wild sweet william

noun

often capitalized second W

1

: a phlox (Phlox maculata) of the eastern U.S. often cultivated for its blue or purple flowers

2

: wild blue phlox

3

: a soapwort (Saponaria officinalis)

Love words?

You must — there are over 200,000 words in our free online dictionary, but you are looking for one that’s only in the Merriam-Webster Unabridged Dictionary.

Start your free trial today and get unlimited access to America's largest dictionary, with:

• More than 250,000 words that aren't in our free dictionary
• Expanded definitions, etymologies, and usage notes
• Advanced search features
• Ad free!