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from The Century Dictionary.

  • noun A genus of polypetalous plants of the order Papaveraceæ and tribe Romncyeæ, characterized by its three sepals, six petals, many broad flat stamens, numerous coalescent carpels distinct at maturity, and separate linear Stigmas.

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  • noun one species: creamcups

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