Gaura

noun

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Noun
  1. 1
    Any flowering plant of the Oenothera sect. Gaura (formerly the genus Gaura in the family Onagraceae, including many beeblossoms.

    "Blossoms that flower atop willowy weedy stems such as forget-me-nots, delphiniums, and gauras should be thought of as two-dayers; they don't draw water well or retain preservatives."

  2. 2
    Alternative form of gora (“white person”). alt-of, alternative

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"Blossoms that flower atop willowy weedy stems such as forget-me-nots, delphiniums, and gauras should be thought of as two-dayers; they don't draw water well or retain preservatives."

Etymology

From the former genus name.

Related phrases

flowering plant

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