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saxifrage Definition


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saxifrage
noun
    1. Any of numerous low-growing mainly alpine plants, often forming cushions or mats, with a basal rosette of fleshy leaves and small white, yellow, pink, red or purple flowers.
Derivative: saxifragaceous
adj
    Etymology: 15c: from Latin saxifraga rock-breaker, from saxum rock + frangere to break.



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