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   The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language: Fourth Edition.  2000.
 
Aaron's beard
 
SYLLABICATION:Aar·on's beard
PRONUNCIATION:  ârnz, r-
NOUN: See rose of Sharon (sense 2).
ETYMOLOGY:From the prominent tufts of stamens, in reference to Psalms 133:2.
 
 
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