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achyranthes

noun
ach·​y·​ran·​thes | \ˌa-kə-ˈran-(ˌ)thēz\

Definition of achyranthes 

1 capitalized : a genus of tropical herbs (family Amaranthaceae) having white or silvery spicate flowers

2 plural achyranthes : any of several plants of the genera Iresine and Telanthera

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First Known Use of achyranthes

1770, in the meaning defined at sense 1

History and Etymology for achyranthes

New Latin, from Greek achyron chaff, husk + New Latin -anthes

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