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noun marvel-of-Peru, marvel of Peru n. (Bot.) A common garden plant (Mirabilis jalapa or Mirabilis uniflora) of North America having fragrant red or purple or yellow or white flowers that open in late afternoon; called also four-o'clock. See four-o'clock. Synonyms: common four-o'clock, marvel of Peru, Mirabilis jalapa, Mirabilis uniflora.
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