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chrysanthemum

[ kri-san-thuh-muhm ]

noun

  1. any of several composite plants of the genus Chrysanthemum, as C. leucanthemum, the oxeye daisy, having white ray flowers with a yellow center.
  2. any cultivated variety of the plant C. morifolium, native to China, and of other species of Chrysanthemum, notable for the diversity of color and size of their autumnal flowers.
  3. the flower of any such plant.


chrysanthemum

/ krɪˈsænθəməm /

noun

  1. any widely cultivated plant of the genus Chrysanthemum, esp C. morifolium of China, having brightly coloured showy flower heads: family Asteraceae (composites)
  2. any other plant of the genus Chrysanthemum, such as oxeye daisy
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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Word History and Origins

Origin of chrysanthemum1

1570–80; < Latin < Greek chrȳsánthemon, equivalent to chrȳs- chrys- + ánthemon flower, akin to ánthos; antho-
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Word History and Origins

Origin of chrysanthemum1

C16: from Latin: marigold, from Greek khrusanthemon, from khrusos gold + anthemon flower
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Example Sentences

There are carnations, chrysanthemums, and an abundance of roses in almost every hue.

From BBC

The painting features the president against a lush backdrop of chrysanthemums, jasmine and African blue lilies.

It told me a vase of white peonies in my bedroom contained yellow chrysanthemums, and confidently misidentified a plate of poppadoms as tortilla chips.

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Among the most exported flowers this season by the airline were roses and carnations from Bogota; pompons, hydrangeas and chrysanthemums from Medellin; and roses, carnations and gypsophila from Quito, Avianca said in a statement.

Jim and Ruth Youngsman had founded Skagit Gardens in 1966, starting with a single greenhouse measuring 20 feet by 150 feet and raising chrysanthemums for Mother’s Day, according to company and media accounts.

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More About Chrysanthemum

What does chrysanthemum mean?

The name chrysanthemum is used to refer to a number of plants known for their showy flowers that come in a variety of colors, including yellow, orange, pink, purple, red, and yellow.

The name can refer to the flower or the plant and can be used for any plant in the genus Chrysanthemum.

Chrysanthemums are often referred to with the shortened name mums.

Chrysanthemums are one of the November birth flowers (a flower that’s associated with a particular month in the same way as a birthstone).

In parts of the U.S., chrysanthemums are a popular decoration for the fall season. The flowers also have cultural significance in East Asia, particularly In Japan and China.

The chrysanthemum is the official flower of the city of Chicago.

Example: In the fall, we like to decorate our front port with chrysanthemums and pumpkins.

Where does chrysanthemum come from?

The first records of the word chrysanthemum come from around the 1570s. It comes from the Greek chrȳsánthemon, from chrȳs, meaning “golden,” and ánthemon, meaning “flower.”

Most varieties of chrysanthemums are perennials. They are native to and most common in East Asia, where they are sometimes used to make tea.

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How is chrysanthemum used in real life?

Chrysanthemum is commonly shortened to mum. The flowers are known for their variety of colors and are popular fall decorations in some places.

 

Try using chrysanthemum!

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Some chrysanthemums can be used to make tea.

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