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词汇 mask flower
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Definition of mask flower in English:

mask flower

noun
  • Any of several Peruvian plants of the genus Alonsoa (family Scrophulariaceae), grown as ornamentals, originally A. linearis, having scarlet flowers with a black spot at the base, now chiefly A. warscewiczii, whose flowers lack such a spot.

Origin

Mid 19th century; earliest use found in Floricultural Cabinet. Apparently after the name in Quechua: N.E.D. says ‘after the Peruvian name ricaco or ricarco’; in Quechua likaku or rikarku would mean ‘one which sees itself’.

Definition of mask flower in US English:

mask flower

noun
  • Any of several Peruvian plants of the genus Alonsoa (family Scrophulariaceae), grown as ornamentals, originally A. linearis, having scarlet flowers with a black spot at the base, now chiefly A. warscewiczii, whose flowers lack such a spot.

Origin

Mid 19th century; earliest use found in Floricultural Cabinet. Apparently after the name in Quechua: N.E.D says ‘after the Peruvian name ricaco or ricarco ’; in Quechua likaku or rikarku would mean ‘one which sees itself’.

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