satin-flower

[ sat-n-flou-er ]

noun

1. a Californian plant, Clarkia amoena, of the evening primrose family, having cup-shaped pink or purplish flowers blotched with red.

Word History and Origins

Origin of satin-flower¹

First recorded in 1590–1600

Example Sentences

In the latter clause of this striking description is given the reason for the popular name of the flower, Satin-flower or White Satin, for the inner septum is a shining membrane resembling white satin.

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