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Definition of salpiglossis

salpiglossis

/ˌsæl.pɪˈɡlɒs.ɪs/
sal · pi · glos · sis
Plural:salpiglossises
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• noun

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Any plant of the genus Salpiglossis in the nightshade family (Solanaceae), native to southern Chile, especially Salpiglossis sinuata (commonly known as painted tongue), cultivated as an ornamental annual for its showy, funnel-shaped, velvety flowers featuring intricate, contrasting veins of gold, purple, red, and blue.

• Rhymes for salpiglossis

• Nearby Words

salon
saloum
salp
salpiglossis
salsa
salsify
salt

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180019102020
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