satinflower

satinflower
n.
1 any plant of the genus Clarkia, with pink or lavender flowers.
2 = HONESTY 3.

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\\ˈ ̷ ̷ ̷ ̷ˌ ̷ ̷\ noun
Etymology: satin (II) + flower
1. : honesty 3
5. : a plant or flower of the genus Godetia

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