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IMPATIENS

\ɪmpˈe͡ɪʃənz], \ɪmpˈe‍ɪʃənz], \ɪ_m_p_ˈeɪ_ʃ_ə_n_z]\

Definitions of IMPATIENS

2010 - Medical Dictionary Database
1914 - Nuttall's Standard dictionary of the English language
1871 - The Cabinet Dictionary of the English Language

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A plant genus of the family BALSAMINACEAE, order Geraniales.

2010 - Medical Dictionary Database
By DataStellar Co., Ltd

A genus of plants, including touch-me-not, so called from the impatient way in which they discharge their seeds when ripe.

1914 - Nuttall's Standard dictionary of the English language
By Nuttall, P.Austin.

n. A genus of plants, so called because the elastic capsules burst when touched, and scatter the seeds with considerable force â€“ touch-me-not, jewel-weed and snap-weed.

1871 - The Cabinet Dictionary of the English Language

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