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词汇 pretty-by-night
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Definition of pretty-by-night in English:

pretty-by-night

noun
South Midland, US, Regional
  • The four o'clock plant, Mirabilis jalapa (family Nyctaginaceae), which has fragrant flowers that open in late afternoon.

Origin

Mid 19th century; earliest use found in Richard Burton (1821–1890), explorer and author.

Definition of pretty-by-night in US English:

pretty-by-night

noun
South Midland, US, Regional
  • The four o'clock plant, Mirabilis jalapa (family Nyctaginaceae), which has fragrant flowers that open in late afternoon.

Origin

Mid 19th century; earliest use found in Richard Burton (1821–1890), explorer and author.

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