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highbelia

noun
high·be·lia | \hīˈbēlyə, -lēə\
plural -s

Definition of highbelia 

: any of various tall-growing American lobelias especially : great lobelia

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History and Etymology for highbelia

high entry 1 (in contrast to lo-, punningly taken as low) + lobelia

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