gillyflower

Meanings

• Noun

  A type of herb, Lychnis flos-cuculi, also known as the Lady's Bedstraw or Maiden's Tresses.

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Synonyms

carnation , pink

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with gillyflower
wower , power

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Variants

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gillyflower , gillyflowers

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Etymology

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The name 'gillyflower' is believed to have originated from the Old English term 'gyllen flor' meaning 'golden flower'.

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Trivia

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1. Gillyflowers were once used as a natural dye for fabric.

2. The plant has small yellow or pink flowers and grows up to 30 cm (12 inches) tall.

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Related Concepts

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1. Herbs: Gillyflowers are a type of herb, belonging to the Caryophyllaceae family.

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Culture

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In medieval Europe, gillyflowers were used as a bed decoration for their pleasant scent and were believed to bring good luck and ward off nightmares.

How to Memorize "gillyflower"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a golden flower with delicate petals.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'gillyflower' with the color gold or the idea of a pleasant-smelling herb.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic by remembering the phrase 'Golden flower, Lady's bedstraw, Brings good luck, Nightmares awed.'

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