zinnia
zin·nia
noun\ˈzi-nē-ə, ˈzē-; ˈzin-yə, ˈzēn-\
Definition of ZINNIA
: any of a genus (Zinnia) of tropical American composite herbs and low shrubs that have showy flower heads with long-lasting ray flowers
See Origin of ZINNIA
New Latin, from Johann G. Zinn †1759 German botanist
First Known Use: 1767
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