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whitecup

noun · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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1

noun

Meaning 1

The solanaceous plant Nierembergia rivularis.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

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Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

2

noun

Meaning 2

prostrate woody South American herb with white tubular flowers often tinged with blue or rose

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: Nierembergia repens, Nierembergia rivularis

Antonyms: none provided

Broader terms: cupflower, nierembergia

History

Etymology

From white + cup.