Meaning of gaillardia in English

1. Pronunciation

   /ɡəˈlɑrdiə/

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1. Noun

   gaillardia

   Etymology

   modern Latin, named after Gaillard de Marentonneau, 18th-century French amateur botanist

   Definitions

   1. any plant of western America of the genus Gaillardia having hairy leaves and long-stalked flowers in hot vibrant colors from golden yellow and copper to rich burgundy