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freesia


free·sia

noun \ˈfrē-zh(ē-)ə, -zē-ə\

Definition of FREESIA

: any of a genus (Freesia) of sweet-scented African herbs of the iris family with usually red, pink, white, or yellow flowers

Origin of FREESIA

New Latin, from F. H. T. Freese †1876 German physician
First Known Use: circa 1882

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