cineraria
- noun
- /ˌsɪnəˈrɛəriə/
- Specialized
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cineraria
- I bought a cineraria for my mother's birthday.
Examples
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Many people choose cinerarias as indoor ornamentals because of their long-lasting, colorful flowers.
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In spring, the vibrant blue and purple blooms of the cineraria brightened the greenhouse.
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The gardener planted several cineraria along the edge of the flowerbed for a splash of color.
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The cineraria bloomed beautifully in the garden.
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The garden was filled with colorful flowers, especially the beautiful cineraria plants blooming in the spring.
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She decided to plant cineraria along the walkway to add vibrant colors to her garden.
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Every year, the gardener showcases stunning cineraria varieties at the local flower show.
Synonyms
Plants that people grow for their bright, colorful flowers
A garden plant with bright, daisy-like flowers
A plant with bright daisy-like flowers often grown in gardens
A garden plant with many bright flowers in colors like blue, purple, or white
A small plant grown for its many bright flowers in white, pink, red, purple or blue
Compounds
- Specialized
A small plant with soft white leaves often grown in gardens for its looks
A small plant grown for its many bright flowers in white, pink, red, purple or blue
Surface Forms
Etymology
Cineraria comes from the Latin root cinis, meaning 'ash', and is like the English word cinder, a small piece of ash. It was named for the plant's ash-coloured, silvery leaves, so the name helps you remember the flower's grey, dusty look.
