zinnia

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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

Origin of ZINNIA

New Latin, from Johann G. Zinn †1759 German botanist
First Known Use: 1767

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