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coleus
CIDE DICTIONARY
coleus, n. [NL., fr. Gr. a sheath; -- referring to the manner in which the stamens are united.].
A plant of several species of the Mint family, cultivated for its bright-colored or variegated leaves. [1913 Webster]
OXFORD DICTIONARY
coleus, n. any plant of the genus Coleus, having variegated coloured leaves.
Etymology
mod.L f. Gk koleon sheath
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