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squash-blossom

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[skwosh-blos-uhm, skwawsh-] / ˈskwɒʃˌblɒs əm, ˈskwɔʃ- /

adjective

  1. indicating or pertaining to a design or configuration resembling the flower of the squash plant, especially as found in jewelry made by various American Indians.

Etymology

Origin of squash-blossom

First recorded in 1920–25

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