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Noun: painted cup  peyn-tid kúp
  1. Any of various plants of the genus Castilleja having dense spikes of hooded flowers with brightly coloured bracts
    "The hillside was ablaze with the vibrant hues of painted cups";
    - Indian paintbrush

Derived forms: painted cups

Type of: wild flower, wildflower

Part of: Castilleia, Castilleja, genus Castilleia, genus Castilleja