English Explanatory Dictionary

Barbara's buttons

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. Any of various plants in the genus Marshallia.

Word forms

Barbara's buttons

Etymology

The flower heads of the plants resemble buttons, but the origin of the name Barbara is unknown. It is possibly referencing Saint Barbara.

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