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muscari

[ muhs-kair-ahy, -kair-ee ]

  1. any plant of the genus Muscari, which includes the grape hyacinth.


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Word History and Origins

Origin of muscari1

1590–1600; < New Latin, perhaps < early Modern Greek *moschari grape hyacinth, derivative of Late Greek móschos musk
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Example Sentences

It is well to avoid the common one (Muscari racemosum), at any rate in light soils, where it becomes a troublesome weed.

But as the Cockney apparition drew nearer, Muscari was astounded to observe that the head was distinctly different from the body.

He had held back in a hang-dog style when his son and Muscari had made a bold movement to break out of the brigand trap.

Muscari, with the illogicality of a lover, admired this filial devotion, and yet was irritated by it.

"Oh, it sounds rather dreadful," cried the girl, turning her glorious eyes on Muscari.

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