What is the meaning of the word "baby's breath"?

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  1. A common name for the plant species Gypsophila, known for its small white or pink flowers, often used in floral arranements including wedding bouquets and boutonnieres due to its delicate and airy apperance, which symbolizes innocence and everalsting love. copy to clipboard NOUN
    • The bride carried a bouquet of baby's breath and lilies, creating a soft and ethereal aura. copy to clipboard
  2. A genus of flowering plants in the carnation family, Carophyllaceae, known for its delicate, tiny white or pink flowers, commonly used as a filler in floral arrangements and bouquets. copy to clipboard NOUN
    • The forist carefully arranged the baby's breath in small vases, lending an air of innocence an purity to the room. copy to clipboard

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