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Definition of: Tropaeolum
(trō·pē′ə·ləm) noun
A genus of tropical American plants with alternate leaves and bright–colored flowers supposed to resemble ancient trophies. Many species, known as nasturtiums, are cultivated. [<NL <Gk. tropaion a trophy; so called from the resemblance of the leaf and flower to a shield and helmet]
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