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twinflower

noun
twin·​flow·​er | \ ˈtwin-ËŒflau̇(-É™)r How to pronounce twinflower (audio) \

Definition of twinflower

: a prostrate subshrub (Linnaea borealis) of the honeysuckle family that is found in cool regions of the northern hemisphere and has fragrant usually pink flowers

Examples of twinflower in a Sentence

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 PATRICK FARRELL [email protected] The pineland twinflower or snakeherb, is fairly common in pine rocklands but rarely grow in other places. — Jenny Staletovich, miamiherald, "In Miami suburbs, last remnants of the world’s rarest forest endure — at least for now," 4 May 2017 PATRICK FARRELL [email protected] The pineland twinflower or snakeherb, is fairly common in pine rocklands but rarely grow in other places. — Jenny Staletovich, miamiherald, "In Miami suburbs, last remnants of the world’s rarest forest endure — at least for now," 4 May 2017

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First Known Use of twinflower

circa 1818, in the meaning defined above

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