"ragged robin" meaning in All languages combined

See ragged robin on Wiktionary

Noun [English]

Forms: ragged robins [plural]
Etymology: From ragged + robin, probably because of the untidy appearance of its petals. Etymology templates: {{m|en|ragged}} ragged, {{m|en|robin}} robin Head templates: {{en-noun}} ragged robin (plural ragged robins)
  1. (UK) A type of wild campion (Silene flos-cuculi, syn. Lychnis flos-cuculi), in the family Caryophyllaceae, which grows across Europe and has pink flowers. Wikipedia link: ragged robin Tags: UK Categories (lifeform): Carnation family plants Synonyms: ragged robbin, ragged-robin Translations (Translations): свиларка (svilarka) [feminine] (Bulgarian), blejen an vran [feminine] (Cornish), œillet des prés (French)

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