cleome: Meaning and Definition of

cle•o•me

Pronunciation: (klē-ō'mē), [key]
— n.
  1. any of numerous strong-smelling plants or shrubs belonging to the genus Cleome, of the caper family, mostly natives of tropical regions, and often bearing showy flowers. Also called
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