Anacyclus
noun
An·a·cyc·lus
\ˌanəˈsikləs, -īk-\
Definition of Anacyclus
: a small genus of annual herbs (family Compositae) of the Mediterranean region having dissected leaves and white or yellow flowers
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Origin and Etymology of anacyclus
New Latin, from ana- + Greek kyklos ring, circle
First Known Use: 1761
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