alyssum
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alyssum /ˈalɪs(ə)m, əˈlɪs(ə)m/
▶noun (pl. alyssums) a herbaceous plant which typically bears small white or yellow flowers. [Genera Alyssum and Lobularia: many species.]
– origin C16: mod. L., from L. alysson, from Gk alusson, from a- ‘without’ + lussa ‘rabies’ (referring to early herbalist use).
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