CHRYSANTHEMUM Definition & Meaning

chrysanthemum

[kri-san-thuh-muhm]

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noun

any of several composite plants of the genus Chrysanthemum, as C. leucanthemum, the oxeye daisy, having white ray flowers with a yellow center.
any cultivated variety of the plant C. morifolium, native to China, and of other species of Chrysanthemum, notable for the diversity of color and size of their autumnal flowers.
the flower of any such plant.

chrysanthemum

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noun

any widely cultivated plant of the genus Chrysanthemum, esp C. morifolium of China, having brightly coloured showy flower heads: family Asteraceae (composites)
any other plant of the genus Chrysanthemum, such as oxeye daisy

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51�Թ� History and Origins

Origin of chrysanthemum¹

1570–80; < Latin < Greek ��̄��á�Գٳ�𳾴ǲ�, equivalent to ��̄��- chrys- + á�Գٳ�𳾴ǲ� flower, akin to á�Գٳ�ǲ�; antho-

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51�Թ� History and Origins

Origin of chrysanthemum¹

C16: from Latin: marigold, from Greek khrusanthemon, from khrusos gold + anthemon flower

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"When I first started, there were a lot of the 'old boy gardeners', who loved dahlias, chrysanthemums, the old fashioned plants," he said.

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In the converted barn's main room, Elizabethan ballads drifted through smoke-thick air as someone scattered chrysanthemum petals across a sheepskin rug.

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Come October, it’s impossible to walk into a supermarket or hardware store without seeing an army of potted chrysanthemums in many sizes and colors.

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There are carnations, chrysanthemums, and an abundance of roses in almost every hue.

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The painting features the president against a lush backdrop of chrysanthemums, jasmine and African blue lilies.

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What does chrysanthemum mean?

The name chrysanthemum is used to refer to a number of plants known for their showy flowers that come in a variety of colors, including yellow, orange, pink, purple, red, and yellow.The name can refer to the flower or the plant and can be used for any plant in the genus Chrysanthemum.Chrysanthemums are often referred to with the shortened name mums.Chrysanthemums are one of the November birth flowers (a flower that’s associated with a particular month in the same way as a birthstone).In parts of the U.S., chrysanthemums are a popular decoration for the fall season. The flowers also have cultural significance in East Asia, particularly In Japan and China.The chrysanthemum is the official flower of the city of Chicago.Example: In the fall, we like to decorate our front port with chrysanthemums and pumpkins.

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