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Definition of Silene
1. Noun. Any plant of the genus Silene.
Exact synonyms: Campion, Catchfly
Generic synonyms: Flower
Group relationships: Genus Silene
Specialized synonyms: Moss Campion, Silene Acaulis, Silene Caroliniana, Wild Pink, Lychnis Dioica, Red Bird's Eye, Red Campion, Silene Dioica, Bladder Campion, Evening Lychnis, Lychnis Alba, Silene Latifolia, White Campion, White Cockle, Fire Pink, Silene Virginica, Bladder Campion, Silene Uniflora, Silene Vulgaris
Generic synonyms: Flower
Group relationships: Genus Silene
Specialized synonyms: Moss Campion, Silene Acaulis, Silene Caroliniana, Wild Pink, Lychnis Dioica, Red Bird's Eye, Red Campion, Silene Dioica, Bladder Campion, Evening Lychnis, Lychnis Alba, Silene Latifolia, White Campion, White Cockle, Fire Pink, Silene Virginica, Bladder Campion, Silene Uniflora, Silene Vulgaris
Definition of Silene
1. n. A genus of caryophyllaceous plants, usually covered with a viscid secretion by which insects are caught; catchfly.
Definition of Silene
1. a flowering plant [n -S]
Medical Definition of Silene
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