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passionflower

pas·sionf·lo·wer

uncommon

noun

Origin

Calque of Italian fior della Passione or Latin flōs Passiōnis; after the appearance and number of its various parts, thought to be symbolic of Christ's passion.

Phrases

  • passion fruit

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