Associations to the word «Xyris»

Wiktionary

XYRIS, proper noun. A taxonomic genus within the family Xyridaceae   — flowering plants with small yellow flowers.
XYRIS, noun. (botany) Any member of the plant genus Xyris.

Dictionary definition

XYRIS, noun. Chiefly American marsh plants, having usually yellow flowers.

Wise words

Words, words, words! They shut one off from the universe. Three quarters of the time one's never in contact with things, only with the beastly words that stand for them.
Aldous Huxley