English word mum comes from English chrysanthemum
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| Dictionary entry | Language | Definition |
|---|---|---|
| chrysanthemum | English (eng) | Any of many flowering perennial plants, of the genus Chrysanthemum, native to China, that have showy radiate heads. |
| mum | English (eng) | A chrysanthemum. |