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Meaning of myosotis in English:

myosotis

Pronunciation /ˌmʌɪə(ʊ)ˈsəʊtɪs/

noun

  • A plant of a genus which includes the forget-me-nots.

    Genus Myosotis, family Boraginaceae

    • ‘A combination of moss-roses and myosotes also forms a charming wreath, especially for a young lady.’

Origin

Modern Latin, from Greek muosōtis, from mus, mu- ‘mouse’ + ous, ōt- ‘ear’.