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baby's breath

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ba·by's breath (bbz)
n.
Any of several Eurasian plants of the genus Gypsophila, such as G. paniculata, having numerous small, white flowers in profusely branched panicles. It is especially popular in flower arrangements and bouquets.
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Noun1.baby's breathbaby's breath - tall plant with small lance-shaped leaves and numerous tiny white or pink flowers
babies'-breath, Gypsophila paniculata
flower - a plant cultivated for its blooms or blossoms
genus Gypsophila, Gypsophila - Mediterranean herbs having small white or pink flowers


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They were no sooner audible, than Mrs Kenwigs, opining that a strange cat had come in, and sucked the baby's breath while the girl was asleep, made for the door, wringing her hands, and shrieking dismally; to the great consternation and confusion of the company.
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