| Flowers |
Meaning |
Flowers |
Meaning |
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| Acacia (rose or white) |
Elegance, Friendship |
Althea |
Consumed By Love |
| Acacia (yellow) |
Secret Love |
Alyssum (sweet) |
Excellence Beyond Beauty, Exemplary,Modesty
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| Acanthus |
Artifice, Fine arts |
Aloe |
Grief, Religious Superstition |
| Achillea |
War |
Amaranth |
Immortality |
| Aconite |
Lustre, Misanthropy |
Amarylli |
Splendid Beauty, Timid, Proud |
| Adder's tongue |
Jealousy |
Ambrosia |
Love Returned |
| Adonis Sad |
Memories |
Anemone |
Anticipation |
| Agapanthus |
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Angelica |
Inspiration, Magic |
| Agrimony |
Gratitude |
Apocynum |
Falsehood, Figment, I Doubt You |
| Allspice |
Compassion |
Apple-blossom |
Preference |
| Almond (common) |
Indiscretion, Perfidy |
Arbor-vitae |
(American) Immortality |
| Almond Blossom |
Hope |
Arbor-vitae |
I Never Change, Live For Me |
| Arbutus |
You Only Are My True Love |
Asclepias |
Sorrowful Remembrance |
| Ash |
Prudence, With Me You Are Safe |
Asmine (evening) |
Love's Vigil |
| Aspen |
Excess Of Sensibility, Fear |
Asphodel |
My Regrets Follow You To The Grave, Memorial
Sorrow |
| Aster (Chinese) |
Afterthoughts, Love Of Variety |
Auricula |
Wealth Is Not Always Happiness |
| Alstromeria Lily |
Devotion |
Azalea |
Moderation, Temperance, Your Blush Has Won
Me |
| Auricula (scarlet) |
Pride |
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| Baby's Breath |
Pure Heart |
Bachelor's Button |
Hope |
| Balm |
Social Intercourse, Sympathy |
Balsam |
Impatience |
| Barberry |
Bad Temper |
Basil |
Hatred |
| Bay-Leaf |
I Change But In Death |
Begonia |
Deformity |
| Bellflower |
Constancy, Gratitude, I Wish To SpeakTo You
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Bellwort |
Hopelessness |
| Betony |
Surprise |
Bittersweet |
Truth, Platonic Love |
| Bilberry |
Treachery |
Blackthorn |
Difficulty |
| Bluebell |
Constancy |
Bluebottle |
Delicacy |
| Bluets |
Contentment |
Bouvardia |
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| Borage |
Bluntness, Talent |
Bramble |
Holiness, Remorse |
| Broom |
Humility, Neatness |
Bryony |
Prosperity |
| Burdock |
Touch Me Not, Importunity |
Buttercup |
Riches |
| Butterfly-weed |
Let Me Go |
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| Cactus |
Grandeur, Warmth |
Calla lily |
Magnificent Beauty |
| Calycanthus |
Benevolence |
Camellia |
Gratitude, Good Fortune, Loveliness |
| Camellia (red) |
Unpretending Excellence |
Camellia (white) |
Perfected Loveliness, Without Blemish |
| Chamomile |
Energy In Adversity |
Candytuft |
Indifference |
| Canterbury Bells |
Gratitude, Acknowledgment, Obligation |
Cardinal-flower |
Distinction |
| Carnation |
Fascination, Lasting Fidelity & Deep
Love |
Carnation (pink) |
Woman's Love |
| Carnation (white) |
Remember Me |
Catalpa |
Beware Of The Coquette |
| Catchfly |
Pretended Love, Snare, Unchanging Friendship
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Cattleya |
Matronly Grace |
| Cedar |
I Live But For Thee, Think Of Me |
Celandine |
Joys To Come |
| Centaury |
Delicacy |
Cereus (evening) |
Transient Beauty |
| Cherry-blossom |
Spiritual Beauty |
Chestnut-blossom |
Do Me Justice |
| Chickweed |
Give An Account Of Yourself, Rendezvous |
Chicory |
Frugality |
| Chrysanthemum (Chinese) |
Loveliness And Cheerfulness |
Chrysanthemum (red) |
I Love |
| Chrysanthemum - white |
Truth |
Cineraria |
Always Delighted |
| Cistus |
Popular Favour |
Citron |
Natured Beauty |
| Clematis (evergreen) |
Poverty |
Clematis |
Mental Beauty |
| Clianthus |
Self-Seeking, Worldliness |
Clotbur |
Rudeness |
| Clover (four leaves) |
Be Mine |
Clover (white) |
Think Of Me |
| Cloves |
Dignity |
Cobaea |
Gossip |
| Coltsfoot |
Justice Shall Be Done |
Columbine |
Folly |
| Convolvulus |
Uncertainty |
Corchorus |
Return Quickly |
| Coreopsis |
Always Cheerful |
Coriander |
Hidden Worth |
| Corn-blossom |
Riches |
Corn-cockle |
Peerless And Proud |
| Cornel |
Success Crowned You |
Cornflower |
Delicacy, Refinement |
| Cowslip |
Comeliness, Winning Grace |
Coxcomb |
Foppery |
| Crabapple-blossom |
Irritability |
Cranberry |
Cure For Heartache |
| Creeping cereus |
Modest Genius |
Cress |
Power, Stability |
| Crocus |
Joy |
Crowfoot |
Ingratitude |
| Crown imperial |
Arrogance, Majesty, Pride Of Birth |
Currant |
Your Frown Will Destroy Me |
| Cuscuta |
Meanness |
Cyclamen |
Modesty, Diffidence |
| Cypress |
Despair, Mourning |
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| Daffodil |
Regard, Hope, Deceitful, Unrequited Love |
Dahlia |
Elegance And Dignity, Forever Yours |
| Daisy |
Innocence, Faith, Cheer & Simplicity
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Daisy (white) |
Innocence |
| Daisy (coloured) |
Beauty |
Daisy (Christmas) |
Farewell |
| Daisy (wild) |
I Will Think Of It |
Dandelion |
Love's Oracle |
| Daphne |
Fame, Glory |
Darnel |
Vice |
| Delphium |
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Dew-plant |
Serenade |
| Diosma |
Simple Elegance |
Dittany of crete (white) |
Passion |
| Dock |
Patience |
Dodder of thyme |
Baseness |
| Dogbane (Indian Hemp) |
False, Doubting You |
Dogrose |
Pleasure |
| Dogwood |
Forgetfulness |
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| Eglantine |
Genius, Talent |
Elder |
Compassion |
| Endive |
Frugality |
Eschscholtzia |
Don't Refuse Me |
| Eucalyptus (Baby Blue) |
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Eucalyptus (Silver) |
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| Eupatorium |
Delay |
Eyebright |
Cheer Up |
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| Fennel |
Strength |
Fern |
Fascination, Sincerity |
| Fig |
Secrets I Keep |
Filbert |
Reconciliation |
| Fir |
Time |
Flax |
Sensitive To Your Kindness |
| Fleur-de-lis |
Message |
Flower-of-an-hour |
A Delicate Beauty |
| Flowering Almond |
Hopefulness |
Forget-me-not |
Remembrance, True Love, Consistency |
| Four-leaf clover |
Always Be Mine |
Four-o'clock |
Timid |
| Foxglove |
Insincere, Youth |
Foxtail grass |
Sporting, Hyperactive |
| Frangipani |
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Freesia |
Innocence |
| Fuchsia |
Good Taste, Confiding Love |
Furze |
Anger |
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| Garden Daisy |
Sentiments Should Be Shared |
Gardenia |
Joy, Refinement |
| Gentian (closed) |
Sweet Dreams |
Gentian (fringed) |
Look To Heaven |
| Geranium (dark) |
Melancholy |
Geranium (fish) |
Disappointed |
| Geranium (horseshoe) |
Stupid |
Geranium (ivy) |
Favour |
| Geranium (lemon) |
Unexpected |
Geranium (nutmeg) |
Expected |
| Geranium (oak) |
Real Friendship |
Gerbera |
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| Gillyflower |
Bonding Affection |
Gladiolus |
Generosity |
| Goldenrod |
Encourage |
Gooseberry |
Anticipation |
| Grandifora |
High Spirited |
Grape |
Charity |
| Grass |
Submissive |
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| Handflower |
Warning |
Harebell |
Grief |
| Harlequin |
Laugh At Trouble |
Hawkweek |
Quick Sighted |
| Hawthorn |
Hope |
Hazel |
Reconciliation |
| Heather |
Good Luck |
Helenium |
Tears |
| Heliotrope |
Devotion |
Hellebore |
Scandal |
| Hemlock |
You Bring Me Death |
Hemp |
Fate |
| Hibiscus |
Delicate Beauty |
Hollyhock |
Ambition |
| Holly |
Foresight, Married & Happy, Did You Forget
Me? |
Honey-flower |
Secret Love So Sweet |
| Honeysuckle |
Fidelity, Generosity And Devotion |
Hornbeam |
Ornamental |
| Hop |
Injustice |
Horse-chestnut |
Luxurious |
| Houseleek |
Vivacity |
Houstonia |
Contentment |
| Hyacinth |
Loveliness, Constancy |
Hydrangea |
Boastfulness, Heartless |
| Hyacinth (purple) |
Jealousy |
Hyssop |
Cleanliness |
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| Ice-plant |
Old Love, Rejection |
Iris (German) |
Adversity |
| Iris |
Flame/Burning Love,Faith, Wisdom & Health |
Ivy |
Fidelity, Friendship, Wedded Love |
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| Jacob's ladder |
Come Down |
Japonica |
Loveliness |
| Jasmine |
I Am Too Happy, Amiability, Grace & Elegance |
Jasmine (carolinas) |
Separation |
| Jasmine (Indian) |
Attraction, I Attach Myself To You |
Jasmine (white) |
Amiability |
| Jasmine (Spain) |
Sensuality |
Jasmine (yellow) |
Grace And Elegance |
| Jonquil |
Affection Returned |
Judas-tree |
Betrayal, Unbelief |
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| Kangaroo |
Paw |
King's Cup |
I Wish I Were Rich |
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| Laburnum |
Forsaken, Pensive Beauty |
Lady's smock |
Ardour |
| Lady's Slipper |
Capricious Beauty |
Lady's Thimble |
Grief, Submission |
| Lady's - Teresses |
Bewitching Grace |
Lantana |
I Am Unyielding |
| Lapageria |
There Is No Unalloyed Good |
Larch |
Audacity, Boldness |
| Larkspur (pink) |
Fickleness, Levity |
Larkspur (purple) |
Haughtiness |
| Lavender |
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Laurel (ground) |
Perseverance, Toke |
| Lemon blossom |
Fidelity In Love |
Lilac |
Youthful Innocence |
| Lilac (white) |
Innocence |
Lilac (purple) |
First Love |
| Lily |
Majesty, Virtue, Beauty, Elegance & Pride |
Lily (white) |
Purity & Young Innocence |
| Lily-of-the-valley |
Return Of Happiness |
Lisianthus |
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| Madder |
Backbiting, Tranquillity |
Magnolia (swamp) |
Perseverance |
| Magnolia |
Perseverance, Benevolence, Love Of Nature,
Magnificence |
Maize |
Riches |
| Mallow |
Mildness |
Manchineel |
Falsehood |
| Mandrake |
I Wound To Soothe |
Maple |
Reserve, Retirement |
| Marigold |
Grief , Sacred Affection, Cruelty In Love,
Inquietude, Jealous Lover |
Marjoram |
Blushes |
| Marshmallow |
Beneficence In Consent |
Marvel-of-peru |
Timidity |
| Maidenhair |
Discretion |
Meadow Saffron |
My Best Days Are Past |
| Meadowsweet |
Uselessness |
Mesembryanthemum |
Idleness |
| Mezereon |
Desire To Please |
Mignonette |
Your Qualities Surpass Your Charms |
| Milford |
War |
Milk-vetch |
Your Presence Softens My Pain, Comfort |
| Mimosa |
Sensitivity, Exquisite, Fastidious |
Mistletoe |
I Surmount Difficulties, I Want To Be Kissed |
| Mint |
Let Us Be Friends Again, Virtue |
Mock-orange |
Counterfeit |
| Monarda |
Your Whims Are Unbearable |
Monk's-hood |
Chivalry |
| Monkshead |
Danger Is Near |
Moonflower |
I Only Dream Of Love |
| Morning-bride |
I Have Lost All |
Morning-glory |
Affection, Departure |
| Moschatel |
Weakness |
Motherwort |
Concealed Love |
| Moss rosebud |
Confession Of Love |
Mountain ash |
Prudence |
| Mourning-bride |
Unfortunate To Attachments |
Mudwort |
Peace, Happiness |
| Mulberry (dark) |
Sadness |
Mulberry (light) |
Wisdom |
| Mullein |
Courage, Believe In Yourself |
Musk-plant |
You Can Be Bolder |
| Mustard |
Hurting, Smartness |
Myrtle |
Absent Love, Remembrance |
| Myrtle (wax) |
Discipline, Instruction |
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| Nadina |
Growing Warmer With Love |
Narcissus |
Egotism |
| Nasturium |
Patriotism |
Nettle |
Slanderous |
| Nightshade |
Evil Thoughts |
November lily |
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| Oak |
Hospitable |
Oat |
Love Your Music |
| Oleander |
Beware, Danger |
Olive |
Peace |
| Olive & Laurel Leaves |
Plenty & Virtue |
Orange blossom |
Purity,Chastity, Fertility & Marriage |
| Orchid |
Belle Of My Heart, Beauty, Faltering |
Orchis (bee) |
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| Orchis (butterfly) |
Gaiety |
Orchis (fly) |
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| Oxeye |
Patience Is A Virtue |
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| Palm |
Victorious |
Pansy |
Pleasant Thoughts |
| Parsley |
Knowledge |
Passionflower |
Superstition, Religious Fervour |
| Pasqueflower |
No Hold |
Pear-blossom |
Affection |
| Pea |
Lasting Pleasure |
Peach blossom |
Captive |
| Pennyroyal |
You Better Depart |
Peony |
Happiness, Bashfulness |
| Pepper-flower |
Satirical |
Periwinkle (blue) |
Blossoming Friendship |
| Periwinkle (white) |
Harmonious |
Persicaria |
Restoration |
| Persimmon-blossom |
Bury Me With Nature's Beauty |
Petunia |
Soothing |
| Pheasant's-eye |
I Can't Forget You |
Phlox |
Affability |
| Pimpernel |
Change |
Pine |
Pity |
| Pink |
Boldness |
Pink (dual red) |
Ardent Love |
| Pink (Indian) |
Always Love |
Pink (variegated) |
Refuse |
| Pink (Mountain) |
Aspire |
Pink (wild) |
Independent |
| Pink (white) |
Talent, Fascinated |
Plum (wild) |
Independent |
| Plum-blossom |
Keep Promises Always |
Plumbago |
Holy Wishes |
| Pomegranate blossom |
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Poppy (red) |
Consolation |
| Poppy (scarlet) |
Extravagance |
Poppy (variegated) |
Flirt |
| Poppy (white) |
Forgetful |
Potentilla |
Esteem |
| Pride of China |
Dissension |
Primrose (evening) |
Inconstancy |
| Primrose (red) |
No Merit Acknowledged |
Primrose |
Sadness, Youth, Believe Me |
| Prince's feather |
Blush For You |
Privet |
Prohibition |
| Pyxie |
Life Is Sweet |
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| Quaking-grass |
Mine |
Quamoclit |
Busy Body |
| Queen-of-the-meadows |
Useless |
Quince- Blossom |
Tempted |
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| Ragged-robin |
Arduous |
Ranunculus |
Dazzled By Your Charms |
| Raspberry- blossom |
Remorse |
Rhododendron |
Dangerous |
| Rocket |
Rivalry |
Rose |
Love, Happiness |
| Rose (austran) |
You Are All That Is Lovely |
Rose (burgundy) |
Unknown Beauty |
| Rose (bridal) |
Happy In Love |
Rose (cabbage) |
Love's Ambassador |
| Rose (carolinas) |
Love Can Be Dangerous |
Rose (Chinese) |
New Beauty |
| Rose (damask) |
Young And Brilliant |
Rose (deep red) |
Admiration, Bashful |
| Rose (full-blown) |
Engagement |
Rose (guelder) |
Aged, Winter |
| Rose (jacquemonit) |
Forever True |
Rose (Japanese) |
Beauty Is Your Only Attraction, Illusion
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| Rose (Marechal Niel) |
Yours, Heart & Soul |
Rose (monitflora) |
Grace |
| Rose (moss) |
Superior, Confessions Of Love |
Rose (musk) |
Capricious Beauty |
| Rose (pink) |
Ours Must Be A Secret Love |
Rose (rock) |
Popular Favour |
| Rose (red) |
I Love You, Unity, Romantic Love |
Rose (thornless) |
Ingratitude |
| Rose (white) |
I Am Worthy Of You, Silence, Innocent Love |
Rose (withered white) |
Despair |
| Roses (red & white together) |
Unity |
Rose (wild) |
Charming Simplicity |
| Rose (yellow) |
Jealousy, Let Us Forget, Love Is Waning,
Friendship |
Rose (york & lancaster) |
Conflict |
| Rose-leaf |
You May Hope |
Rosebud (red) |
Inclined To Love, Pure And Lovely |
| Rosebud (white) |
Too Young To Love |
Rudbeckia |
Impartiality |
| Rosemary |
Commitment & Fidelity |
Rue |
Disdain, Fertility |
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| Sage |
Domestic Virtue, Great Respect |
Saffron |
Beware Of Excess Pleasures, Voluptuous, Your
Perfectly Lovely |
| Sainfoin |
You're Confusing Me |
Salvia (blue) |
Wisdom |
| Salvia (red) |
Untiring Energy |
Satinflower |
Fascination |
| Saxifrage |
Affection |
Scabious (sweet) |
Widowhood |
| Scabious |
Unfortunate Love |
Sea-Bindweed |
Uncertainty |
| Sensitive-plant |
Fine Sensibility |
Shamrock |
Loyalty |
| Shepherd's purse |
I Offer You My All |
Smilax |
Constancy |
| Snapdragon |
No, Presumption |
Snowball |
Bound Thoughts Of Heaven |
| Snowdrop |
Consolation, Friendship In Trouble, Hope |
Sorrel (wood) |
Secret Sweetness |
| Sorrel (wild) |
Ill-Timed Wit |
Southernwood |
Bantering, Jest |
| Speedwell |
Womanly Fidelity |
Spiderflower |
No So Bad As I Seem |
| Spiderwort |
Esteem But Not Love |
St. John's-wort |
Animosity |
| Star of Bethlehem |
Atonement |
Starwort |
Afterthought |
| Stephanotis (often called The Wedding Flower) |
Happiness In Marriage |
Stock |
Lasting Beauty |
| Stonecrop |
Tranquillity |
Straw |
Agreement |
| Sumac (dwarf) |
Adoration |
Sumac |
I Shall Survive The Change |
| Sunflower |
You Are Splendid |
Sweat basil |
Good Wishes |
| Sweetpea |
Blissful Pleasure |
Sweet William |
Gallantry |
| Syringa |
You Shall Be Happy Yet |
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| Tamarisk |
Crime |
Tansy |
Resistance |
| Teazel |
Misanthropy |
Thistle (scottish) |
Retaliation |
| Thistle |
Austerity, Sterness |
Thorn-apple |
Delusive Beauty |
| Trillium |
Modest Ambition |
Trumpet |
Flower Fame |
| Tuberose |
Dangerous |
Tulip |
Love, Perfect Lover |
| Tulip (red) |
I Love You, Declaration Of Love |
Tulip (white) |
I Am Worthy Of You |
| Tulip ( yellow) |
Hopeless Love |
Tulip (variegated) |
Enchantment, Your Eyes Are Beautiful |
| Tulip Tree Blossom |
Rural Happiness |
Turnip Blossom |
Charity |
| Tussilage |
You Shall Have Justice |
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| Valerian |
An Accommodating Disposition |
Venus's fly Trap |
Duplicity |
| Venus's Looking-glass |
Flattery |
Vervain |
Enchantment, Superstition |
| Violet |
Faithfulness |
Violet (blue) |
Faithfulness, Love, Loyalty |
| Violet (white) |
Candor, Modesty, Hope |
Virgin's bower |
Filial Love |
| Vignina creeper |
I Cling To You |
Veronica |
Fidelity |
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| Wake-Robin |
Ardor-Zeal |
Wallflower |
Fidelity In Misfortune Or Adveristy |
| Watatah |
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Water Lily |
Purity Of Heart |
| Wattle |
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Wax-Plant |
Susceptibility |
| Wheat |
Prosperity |
Wisteria |
Cordial Welcome |
| Witch-Haze |
l Inspiration, Mysticism, Spells |
Wood Sorrel |
Maternal Tenderness |
| Woldsbane |
Misanthropy |
Woodbine |
Fraternal Love |
| Wormwood |
Absence |
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| Xanthium |
Pertinacity, Rudeness |
Zephyranthes |
Expectation |
| Yarrow |
Cure For Heartache |
Zinnia |
Remembrance, Thought Of Absent Friends &
Affection |
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