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Chamaenerion
noun
Cham·ae·ne·ri·on
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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Origin and Etymology of chamaenerion
New Latin, from chamae- + Greek nērion oleander
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