Alyssum

7 lettersnounmoderate

Updated June 2026

Definition

A garden plant of the genus Alyssum bearing clusters of small yellow or white flowers, often grown as ground cover.

“White alyssum spilled over the edges of the stone planters along the terrace.”

Pronunciation

Syllables

a·lys·sum

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Synonyms

aurelian

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Double S in the middle and ends in -UM, three vowels (A, Y, U) including Y as a vowel.

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asylums

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