fountain plant

noun

1. Joseph's-coat.

Word History and Origins

Origin of fountain plant¹

An Americanism dating back to 1890–95

Example Sentences

The Fountain plant was sold, just four years after it had opened.

From Salon

Thou, too, that to this fatal isle art led   By way unwonted and till now unknown,   That some possessor of the fairy's bed,   May be for thee transformed to wave or stone,   Thou shalt, with more than mortal pleasures fed,   Have from Alcina seigniory and throne;   But shalt be sure to join the common flock,   Transformed to beast or fountain, plant or rock.

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