mourning widow
/ˌmɔːnɪŋ ˈwɪdəʊ/noun
Either of two plants with deep purple flowers, both native to Europe and cultivated elsewhere: (a) dusky cranesbill, Geranium phaeum, of central Europe.
Origin
Early 19th century (in an earlier sense). From mourning + widow.
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