gypsophila

[ jip-sof-uh-luh ]

noun

1. any plant belonging to the genus Gypsophila, of the pink family, native to Mediterranean regions, having small, panicled, pink or white flowers, as baby's breath.

gypsophila

/ dʒɪpˈsɒfɪlə /

noun

1. any caryophyllaceous plant of the mainly Eurasian genus Gypsophila, such as baby's-breath, having small white or pink flowers

Word History and Origins

Origin of gypsophila¹

1765–75; < New Latin < Greek gýpso ( s ) chalk + phíla -phile

Word History and Origins

Origin of gypsophila¹

C18: New Latin, from Greek gupsos chalk + philos loving

Example Sentences

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.

From Seattle Times

Gypsophila, or baby’s breath is a favorite, or try caspia for a slightly more structured look.

From New York Times

Gypsophila might have had an autumn/winter moment, but it was the floral setting of the 10th anniversary show of French designer Jacquemus – labelled the kind of show “that Instagram was made for” – that had the hearts of the botanically inclined beating the fastest.

From The Guardian

"The ruling is unfortunate for my client who now will have to spend more money, effort and time to defend this case," said lawyer Simon Shih-Min Chang, who represents Gypsophila.

From Reuters

District Judge J. Paul Oetken denied Gypsophila Nail & Spa's bid to throw out the lawsuit, which claims the Manhattan salon paid employees wages as low as $6.67 per hour for work weeks that often stretched past 60 hours.

From Reuters