Poinsett

name

name ·2 syllables ·Rare ·Advanced level

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  1. 1
    A surname, notably of Joel Roberts Poinsett.

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"Another plant that many people connect with Christmas is the poinsettia. Poinsettias are native to Mexico. They can be white or pink, but most are bright red. They are named after the first American ambassador to Mexico. Joel Poinsett liked them enough to send some back to the United States."

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Poinsett County

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