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Definition of dusty miller

dusty miller

Plural:dusty millers
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1

Any of several ornamental garden plants in the daisy and carnation families (especially Jacobaea maritima and Silene coronaria), cultivated for their finely lobed, silvery-white, woolly leaves and clusters of small yellow or vibrant magenta-pink flowers.

Example

"The landscaper bordered the garden path with dusty miller to provide a silvery contrast against the bright red petunias."

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• Nearby Words

dusseldorf
duster
dustpan
dusty miller
dutch iris
dutchman's breeches
duvet

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Historical frequency of usage in published text.

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Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Dusty miller. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 17, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/dusty%20miller
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