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chrysanthemum
noun
chry·san·the·mum
kri-ˈsan(t)-thə-məm 
also -ˈzan(t)-
1
: any of various composite plants (genus Chrysanthemum) including weeds, ornamentals grown for their brightly colored often double flower heads, and others important as sources of medicinals and insecticides
2
: a flower head of an ornamental chrysanthemum
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Some excellent examples include fall-blooming asters, chrysanthemums, and butterfly bushes.
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Paul Cappiello, The Courier-Journal, 21 June 2024
The painting features the president against a lush backdrop of chrysanthemums, jasmine and African blue lilies.
—Jessica Gelt, Los Angeles Times, 14 June 2024
Held in a vase, the arrangement features Gerber daisies, daisy chrysanthemums, wax flower, solidago and spray roses.
—Daniel Drainville, Hartford Courant, 17 Feb. 2024
Yu’s deck smells great, emanating whiffs of rosemary, lemongrass and Chinese chrysanthemums.
—Erica Gies, Scientific American, 1 Dec. 2018
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Paul Cappiello, The Courier-Journal, 21 June 2024
The painting features the president against a lush backdrop of chrysanthemums, jasmine and African blue lilies.
—Jessica Gelt, Los Angeles Times, 14 June 2024
Held in a vase, the arrangement features Gerber daisies, daisy chrysanthemums, wax flower, solidago and spray roses.
—Daniel Drainville, Hartford Courant, 17 Feb. 2024
Yu’s deck smells great, emanating whiffs of rosemary, lemongrass and Chinese chrysanthemums.
—Erica Gies, Scientific American, 1 Dec. 2018
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chrysanthemum
noun
chry·san·the·mum
kris-ˈan(t)-thə-məm
1
: any of a genus of plants that are related to the daisies and include weeds, ornamental plants grown for their brightly colored often double flower heads, and others important as sources of substances used in medicine and as insecticides
2
: a flower head of an ornamental chrysanthemum
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