Paris
- noun
- /ˈpɛrɪs/
- Specialized
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Paris
- The plant genus Paris includes several species that thrive in shaded woodland areas.
Examples
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Many gardeners appreciate Paris for its unique flowers and lush foliage.
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In my botany class, we studied the characteristics of Paris and its relatives.
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Chuck, our paris station is taking over custody of the ring operatives.
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It's paris.
Compounds
- Specialized
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A white powder that you mix with water to make a hard object for casts and sculptures
- UK
A woodland plant with four broad leaves and one pale yellow-green flower that is poisonous
- Specialized
A woodland plant with four broad leaves around the stem and one small green flower that is poisonous
An old university in Paris that was a main center of learning in the Middle Ages and Renaissance
- Archaic
A very poisonous bright green chemical once used as a paint and insect killer
A public research university in Paris founded in 2019 that is separate from the medieval university
A university in Paris founded in the 12th century that was a leading center for learning until 1970
Surface Forms
Etymology
Paris as a plant name is the scientific name for a group of woodland flowers; a helpful way to remember it is to picture the flower's leaves and petals arranged around one central stem, like a single figure called Paris, which is why this name refers to those plants.