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saxifrage

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sax·​i·​frage | \ ˈsak-sə-frij How to pronounce saxifrage (audio) , -ˌfrāj\

Definition of saxifrage

: any of a genus (Saxifraga of the family Saxifragaceae, the saxifrage family) of chiefly perennial herbs with showy pentamerous flowers and often with basal tufted leaves

Examples of saxifrage in a Sentence

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 This is an American native, a member of the saxifrage family. — Margaret Lauterbach, idahostatesman, "Heuchera is easy to grow and adds color to gardens | Idaho Statesman," 11 Apr. 2018

First Known Use of saxifrage

14th century, in the meaning defined above

History and Etymology for saxifrage

Middle English, from Anglo-French, from Late Latin saxifraga, from Latin, feminine of saxifragus breaking rocks, from saxum rock + frangere to break — more at break

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