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Chamaenerion

noun
Cham·ae·ne·ri·on | \ -ēən \

Definition of Chamaenerion 

in some classifications

: a small genus of herbs of the family Onagraceae that is usually included in the genus Epilobium

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History and Etymology for Chamaenerion

New Latin, from chamae- + Greek nērion oleander

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