anaphalis

/ˌænəˈfælɪs/

Definitions

1. noun

A genus of plants in the family Asteraceae, commonly known as pearly everlasting.

“The field was filled with anaphalis, creating a beautiful landscape in the summer.”

2. noun (plural only)

Plants of the genus Anaphalis.

“The hikers had to navigate through a field of anaphalises to reach the top of the mountain.”

Synonyms

  • everlasting
  • pearly everlasting

Antonyms

  • decaying
  • perishing