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clianthus
/ klɪˈænθəs /
noun
- any Australian or New Zealand plant of the leguminous genus Clianthus, with ornamental clusters of slender scarlet flowers See also desert pea
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Word History and Origins
Origin of clianthus1
C19: New Latin, probably from Greek klei-, kleos glory + anthos flower
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Example Sentences
The clianthus pea and the vetch pea they ate ravenously, and when they can get those they require very little water.
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