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gentianella
/ -ʃɪə-, ˌdʒɛnʃəˈnɛlə /
noun
any of various gentianaceous plants, esp the alpine species Gentiana acaulis, which has showy blue flowers
any of several related plants of the genus Gentianella
51Թ History and Origins
Origin of gentianella1
Example Sentences
Eyes of gentianella's azure, Staring, winking at the skies; Nose of gillyflowers and box; Scented grasses, put for locks— Which a little breeze, at pleasure, Set a-waving round his eyes.
About the middle of the pass she revived a little, and noticed the flowers, which were lovely—such gentianellas, auriculas, large golden lilies, &c.
“Eyes of gentianellas azure, Staring, winking at the skies; Nose of gillyflowers and box; Scented grasses put for locks, Which a little breeze at pleasure Set a-waving round his eyes.”
At last they came to the cold region of those delicate nurslings of the hills, the gentianellas and gentians.
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