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iva

[ ahy-vuh, ee-vuh ]

noun

  1. any composite plant of the genus Iva, characterized by usually opposite leaves and inconspicuous greenish-yellow flowers.


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Word History and Origins

Origin of iva1

< New Latin (Linnaeus); of uncertain origin
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Example Sentences

Nor is the ravishing Iva, who, when introduced to Nina, says, “I want your hair.”

Iva Payne took a splash from several different pails thereby achieving a Cubist landscape.

"Please," said Iva Payne, gracefully offering her long psychic foot for perusal.

Petticoat had gone to Iva Payne's on an urgent summons—over-ripe sardines—and Warble had wandered out into the moonlight.

Nobody except Iva Westwood had seemed particularly pleased to welcome them.

The small fry giggled, but formed into line and kept their places while Iva and Nesta consulted the oracle.

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