Ragged Robin Definition

noun
A perennial plant (Lychnis flos-cuculi) of the pink family, with loose clusters of pink or red flowers.
Webster's New World
Synonyms:
  • Lychnis flos-cuculi
  • cuckoo flower
  • Lychins floscuculi

Other Word Forms of Ragged Robin

Noun

Singular:
ragged robin
Plural:
ragged robins

Origin of Ragged Robin

  • From ragged + robin, probably because of the untidy appearance of its petals.

    From Wiktionary

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