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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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“Gypsophila.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/gypsophila. Accessed 10 Apr. 2021.
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The first known use of gypsophila was in 1771
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