silene

Noun

Meaning

A genus of caryophyllaceous plants, usually covered with a viscid secretion by which insects are caught; catchfly.

Source: Webster's dictionary

Synonyms

campion catchfly dianthus lychnis alba behen genus Silene genus Lychnis gastrolychnis heterochroa lasiopetalum atocion coronaria cucubalus flos-juvenalis
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Hypernyms

flower

Hyponyms

bladder campion red campion moss campion evening lychnis Lychnis alba Silene latifolia

Phrases with the word

Silene stellata Silene latifolia subsp. alba Silene coronaria Silene vulgaris subsp. vulgaris Silene uniflora subsp. uniflora Silene maritima

Anagrams

senile enisle ensile Inslee

Close letter words and terms

silencing of your opinion silencing your voice silency Silene acaulis Silene caroliniana Silene coronaria