Chrysanthemum

Origin

From Ancient Greek χρυσός (khrusos, "gold") and ἄνθεμον (anthemon, "flower"), from ἄνθος (anthos, "flower").

Full definition of chrysanthemum

Noun

1. Any of many flowering perennial plants, of the genus Chrysanthemum, native to China, that have showy radiate heads.

Synonyms

• mum US