Gentians

/ˈdʒɛn.ʃənz/ noun

Definition

The plural form of gentian; multiple gentian plants or flowers.

Etymology

Simply the plural of gentian, formed by adding -s, referring to more than one plant of the Gentiana genus.

Kelly Says

Alpine meadows in the European Alps burst with blue gentians in summer—they're so culturally important that several countries have gentians on their currency and postal stamps.

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