chrysanthemum
chrysanthemum Lexical Profile
• noun
Any of various perennial flowering plants of the genus Chrysanthemum in the daisy family Asteraceae, native primarily to East Asia and northeastern Europe, widely cultivated for their showy, brightly colored composite flower heads with dense layers of ray florets that bloom in autumn; also, the blossom of such a plant.
"She planted rows of yellow and bronze chrysanthemums along the garden path to provide vibrant autumn color."
The aromatic, deeply lobed edible leaves and young tender shoots of certain species of this genus (especially garland chrysanthemum, Glebionis coronaria), widely used as a leafy green vegetable in East Asian hot pots, soups, and stir-fries.
"We added fresh chrysanthemum greens to the simmering broth just before serving the hot pot."
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Word Origin & Etymology
Borrowed in the late 16th century via Latin from Ancient Greek 'chrysanthemon', literally meaning 'golden flower', from 'chrysos' (gold) and 'anthemon' (flower).
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