babies'-breath

ba·bies'-breath

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Definitions of babies'-breath word

noun babies'-breath baby's breath 3
noun babies'-breath a tall plant, Gypsophila paniculata, of the pink family, having lance-shaped leaves and numerous small, fragrant, white or pink flowers. 1

before 1885

One of the 21% newest English words

First recorded in 1885-90; so called from its delicate odor and bloom

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This term is known only to a narrow circle of people with rare knowledge. Only 5% of English native speakers know the meaning of this word.

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