First Known Use: circa 1821
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bluet
noun blu·et \ˈblü-ət\
Definition of BLUET
: any of several perennial North American herbs (genus Hedyotis syn. Houstonia) of the madder family; especially : one (Hedyotis caerulea syn. Houstonia caerulea) having tufted stems and bluish, white, or purplish flowers with yellow centers
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Origin of BLUET
probably from 1blue
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