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Adonis

Adonis

8.6
A flowering plant with bright red or yellow flowers in the buttercup family
  • noun
  • /əˈdoʊnɪs/
  • Specialized
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  • The brilliant red flowers of the Adonis brighten the fields in early spring.

Examples

  • Gardeners value several species of Adonis for their ornamental qualities.

  • Researchers studied the medicinal properties of Adonis plants found in Europe.

  • Look at the bright Adonis flowers in the park!

  • The Adonis flowers bloom in vibrant colors.

  • The brilliant red flowers of the Adonis brighten the fields in early spring.

  • Gardeners value several species of Adonis for their ornamental qualities.

  • The Adonis plants thrive in well-drained soil and are popular in garden landscapes.

Compounds

Adonis annua
  • UK
9.9

A small plant from Europe and Asia with bright red flowers and dark centers often grown in gardens

Surface Forms

Adonis singular
Adonises plural

Etymology

Adonis as a plant name comes from the mythic Adonis because the bright red or yellow flowers reminded people of his beauty and his tragic end. That's why the plant called Adonis is a showy, early-spring flower.