alyssum

/əˈlɪsəm/
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Other forms: alyssums

Definitions of alyssum
  1. noun
    any garden plant of the genus Alyssum having clusters of small yellow or white flowers
    synonyms: madwort
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    type of:
    crucifer, cruciferous plant
    any of various plants of the family Cruciferae
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