myosotis

Estimated CEFR level: C2 — Proficiency

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Definition

  1. noun forget-me-nots; scorpion grass

Etymology

Borrowed from Latin myosōtis, from Koine Ancient Greek μυοσωτίς (muosōtís, literally “ears of a mouse”), from genitive of μῦς (mûs, “mouse”) and nominative plural of οὖς (oûs, “ear”).

In classic literature

Synonyms

genus Myosotis

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