"impatiens" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: impatiens [plural]
Etymology: From translingual Impatiens, from Latin impatiēns. Etymology templates: {{der|en|mul|Impatiens}} translingual Impatiens, {{der|en|la|impatiēns}} Latin impatiēns Head templates: {{en-noun|impatiens}} impatiens (plural impatiens)
  1. Any of various ornamental plants of the genus Impatiens. Categories (lifeform): Ericales order plants Synonyms: jewelweed, noli me tangere, touch-me-not
    Sense id: en-impatiens-en-noun-ytnzBnmQ Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header

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