gentianella

/ -ʃɪə-; ˌdʒɛnʃəˈnɛlə /

noun

1. any of various gentianaceous plants, esp the alpine species Gentiana acaulis, which has showy blue flowers
2. any of several related plants of the genus Gentianella

Word History and Origins

Origin of gentianella¹

C17: from New Latin, literally: a little gentian

Example Sentences

Eyes of gentianella's azure, Staring, winking at the skies; Nose of gillyflowers and box; Scented grasses, put for locks— Which a little breeze, at pleasure, Set a-waving round his eyes.

From Project Gutenberg

About the middle of the pass she revived a little, and noticed the flowers, which were lovely—such gentianellas, auriculas, large golden lilies, &c.

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“Eyes of gentianellas azure, Staring, winking at the skies; Nose of gillyflowers and box; Scented grasses put for locks, Which a little breeze at pleasure Set a-waving round his eyes.”

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At last they came to the cold region of those delicate nurslings of the hills, the gentianellas and gentians.

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