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Gypsophila

Gypsophila

9.9
A small garden plant with many tiny white or pink flowers
  • noun
  • /ˌdʒɪpˈsɒfɪlə/
  • Specialized
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Examples

  • I think just a few more sprigs of gypsophila at the front there.

    Made of Honor (2008)

  • The bouquet was filled with delicate gypsophila, giving it an airy and light appearance.

  • In wedding floral arrangements, gypsophila is often used to complement larger flowers with its small white blooms.

  • She admired the garden, particularly the vibrant colors of the roses alongside the soft white gypsophila.

Synonyms

babies'-breath
vsGypsophila
2 6.9

A tall plant with many small white or pink flowers used in flower arrangements

refers to the genus as a whole rather than a single species
baby's breath
vsGypsophila
4.8

A tall plant with thin stems and many small white or pink flowers used in bouquets

is the scientific genus name covering all related species rather than a single ornamental form

Compounds

Gypsophila paniculata
  • Specialized
9.9

A tall plant with many small white or pink flowers used in flower arrangements

Surface Forms

Gypsophila singular
Gypsophilas plural

Etymology

Gypsophila comes from the Greek parts gypsos and phila, meaning 'gypsum', a chalk-like mineral, and 'loving'. So Gypsophila literally means 'gypsum-loving' and refers to plants that like chalky soil, which is why gardeners also call it 'baby's-breath' for its cloud-like small flowers.