An imaginary flower reputed never to fade; a fadeless flower (as a poetic conception). Also attrib.
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| 释义 | the world > plants > [noun] > imaginary or fabulous (4) amarant1623 An imaginary flower reputed never to fade; a fadeless flower (as a poetic conception). Also attrib. asphodel1637 By the poets made an immortal flower, and said to cover the Elysian meads. (Cf. Homer Odyss. XI. 539 Ἀσϕοδελὸς λειμών.) haemony1637 Name given by Milton to an imaginary plant having supernatural virtues. sukebind1932 Name given by Stella Gibbons (see quot. 1932) to an imaginary plant associated with superstition and fertility, hence used allusively with reference… |
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