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forget-me-not
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forget-me-not, n. [Cf. G. vergissmeinnicht.].
A small perennial herb, of the genus Myosotis (Myosotis scorpiodes , Myosotis palustris , Myosotis incespitosa , etc.), bearing a beautiful bright blue or white flowers, and extensively considered the emblem of fidelity. [1913 Webster]
" Formerly the name was given to the Ajuga Chamæpitus ." [1913 Webster]
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