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Etymology of the English word gypsophila

the English word gypsophila
derived from the New Latin word gypsophila
derived from the Greek word gupsos, γύψος
derived from the Greek word phileo, φιλέω (to be a friend to (fond of (an individual or an object)); have affection for ; specially, to kiss (as a mark of tenderness))
derived from the New Latin word Gypsophila
derived from the Greek word gupsos, γύψος
using the New Latin prefix gypso-
using the New Latin suffix -philus

Date

The earliest known usage of gypsophila in English dates from the 18th century.

Usage

Word found in Modern English



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