scarlet monkey flower

scar·let mon·key flow·er

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Definition of scarlet monkey flower words

noun scarlet monkey flower any of various plants belonging to the genus Mimulus, of the figwort family, as M. cardinalis (scarlet monkey flower) having spotted flowers that resemble a face. 1

before 1780

One of the 45% newest English words

First recorded in 1780-90

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This term is known only to a narrow circle of people with rare knowledge. Only 2% of English native speakers know the meaning of this word.

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