gypsophila
noun
gyp·soph·i·la
jip-ˈsä-fə-lə 
: any of a large genus (Gypsophila) of Old World herbs of the pink family having loosely branching clusters of numerous small, delicate, usually white or pink flowers : baby's breath
Word History
Etymology
New Latin, from Latin gypsum + New Latin -phila -phil
First Known Use
1771, in the meaning defined above
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“Gypsophila.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/gypsophila. Accessed 8 Dec. 2023.
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