wild bergamot

wild ber·ga·mot

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Definitions of wild bergamot words

noun wild bergamot a plant, Monarda fistulosa, of the mint family, native to eastern North America, having a rounded cluster of lilac-colored or purple flowers, growing in dry places. 1
noun wild bergamot a North American plant, Monarda fistulosa, with clusters of purple flowers: family Lamiaceae (labiates) 0
noun wild bergamot a garden plant of the same genus, usually M. didyma (bee balm), grown for its scarlet or pink flowers 0
noun wild bergamot An American herb of the mint family, Monarda fistulosa. 0

before 1835

One of the 34% newest English words

An Americanism dating back to 1835-45

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