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chrysanthemum
noun
chry·san·the·mum
kri-ˈsan(t)-thə-məm 
also -ˈzan(t)-
1
: any of various composite plants (genus Chrysanthemum) including weeds, ornamentals grown for their brightly colored often double flower heads, and others important as sources of medicinals and insecticides
2
: a flower head of an ornamental chrysanthemum
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Chrysanthemum These popular fall flowers, known as hardy chrysanthemums, are cold-hardy perennials.
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Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 29 Jan. 2025
Materials used for decorating must be natural (not dyed), and include flowers such as roses, chrysanthemums, irises, carnations, and hydrangeas.
—Michael Goldstein, Forbes, 7 Jan. 2025
Lego Icons Chrysanthemum $30 at Amazon The Lego Icons Chrysanthemum is beautiful, featuring golden chrysanthemums in various blooming stages.
—Nneya Richards, Parents, 5 Nov. 2024
Public parties and firework celebrations were called off and buildings were lit up in white as people gathered to lay white chrysanthemums − a symbol of mourning in Korean culture − to honor the 179 victims.
—Saman Shafiq, USA TODAY, 31 Dec. 2024
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“Chrysanthemum.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/chrysanthemum. Accessed 12 Feb. 2025.
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chrysanthemum
noun
chry·san·the·mum
kris-ˈan(t)-thə-məm
1
: any of a genus of plants that are related to the daisies and include weeds, ornamental plants grown for their brightly colored often double flower heads, and others important as sources of substances used in medicine and as insecticides
2
: a flower head of an ornamental chrysanthemum
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