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gillyflowerOne entry found. Main Entry: gil·ly·flow·er Pronunciation: \ˈji-lē-ˌflau̇(-ə)r\ Function: noun Etymology: by folk etymology from Middle English gilofre clove, from Anglo-French, alteration of Old French girofle, from Latin caryophyllum, from Greek karyophyllon, from karyon nut + phyllon leaf — more at careen, blade Date: 1551 : carnation 2
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