polyanthus

[ pol-ee-an-thuh s ]

/ ˌpɒl iˈæn θəs /

a hybrid primrose, Primula polyantha.

Also called polyanthus narcissus. a narcissus, Narcissus tazetta, having small white or yellow flowers.

Origin of polyanthus

1620–30; < New Latin < Greek polýanthos having many flowers. See poly-, -anthous

Thought at first it was a new development of the polyanthus.

Punch, Or The London Charivari, Vol. 99., Nov. 1, 1890 |Various
Things of home too dear to leave behind them, they brought with them their favourite flowers, the tulip and the polyanthus.

Lancashire |Leo H. (Leo Hartley) Grindon
I think of a polyanthus, and I say, 'Who will first touch a poly?'

Little Folks (July 1884) |Various
Asleep with the polyanthus held fast in its hand, its bells dropping over the rosy face.

Anima Poet |Samuel Taylor Coleridge

Polyanthus is my freedman and he has done well in giving you passage, for he is aware of my interest in your people.

Snnica |Vicente Blasco Ibez

polyanthus

/ (ˌpɒlɪˈænθəs) /

any of several hybrid garden primroses, esp Primula polyantha, which has brightly coloured flowers

polyanthus narcissus a Eurasian amaryllidaceous plant, Narcissus tazetta, having clusters of small yellow or white fragrant flowers

C18: New Latin, Greek: having many flowers