baby's breath — n. any of a genus (Gypsophila) of the pink family, having small, delicate, white or pink flowers * * * Either of two species of herbaceous plants of the genus Gypsophila (pink family), having profuse small blossoms. Both G. elegans, an annual,… … Universalium
baby's breath — n. any of a genus (Gypsophila) of the pink family, having small, delicate, white or pink flowers … English World dictionary
baby's-breath — /bay beez breth /, n. a tall plant, Gypsophila paniculata, of the pink family, having lance shaped leaves and numerous small, fragrant, white or pink flowers. Also, babies breath. [1885 90; so called from its delicate odor and bloom] * * * … Universalium
baby's breath — /ˌbeɪbiz ˈbrɛθ/ (say .baybeez breth) noun 1. a tall herb, Gypsophila paniculata, of the pink family, bearing numerous small, fragrant, white or pink flowers, much used in floral arrangements. 2. any of certain other plants with small, fragrant… …
baby's-breath — /bay beez breth /, n. a tall plant, Gypsophila paniculata, of the pink family, having lance shaped leaves and numerous small, fragrant, white or pink flowers. Also, babies breath. [1885 90; so called from its delicate odor and bloom] … Useful english dictionary
baby's-breath — ba′by s breath or babies breath n. pln a tall plant, Gypsophila paniculata, of the pink family • Etymology: 1885–90 … From formal English to slang
baby's breath — noun tall plant with small lance shaped leaves and numerous tiny white or pink flowers • Syn: ↑babies breath, ↑Gypsophila paniculata • Hypernyms: ↑flower • Member Holonyms: ↑Gypsophila, ↑genus Gypsophila … Useful english dictionary
baby's breath — noun a herbaceous plant of delicate appearance which bears tiny scented pink or white flowers. [Gypsophila paniculata.] … English new terms dictionary
pink family — the plant family Caryophyllaceae, characterized by herbaceous plants having opposite leaves, usually swollen jointed stems, flowers with petals notched at the tips, and fruit generally in the form of a many seeded capsule, and including baby s… … Universalium
pink family — noun large family of herbs or subshrubs (usually with stems swollen at the nodes) • Syn: ↑Caryophyllaceae, ↑family Caryophyllaceae, ↑carnation family • Derivationally related forms: ↑caryophyllaceous (for: ↑Caryophyllaceae) … Useful english dictionary
