SINCE 1828
gypsophila
noun
gyp·soph·i·la
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Definition of gypsophila
: 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
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