reseda

Definitions


[rɪˈsiːdə], (Noun)

Definitions:
- a plant of the genus Reseda (family Resedaceae), especially (in gardening) a mignonette


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Origin:
mid 18th century: from Latin, interpreted in the sense ‘assuage!’, imperative of resedare, with reference to its supposed curative powers




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