oriental bittersweet
- noun
- /ˌɔːrɪˈɛntəl ˈbɪtərˌswit/
- Specialized
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amargoso oriental
- Bright orange fruits distinguish the oriental bittersweet from other vines in the region.
Examples
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Gardeners are warned that oriental bittersweet can quickly take over native vegetation.
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The oriental bittersweet is commonly planted for its decorative berries in the fall.
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The oriental bittersweet vine can grow rapidly in gardens.
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Many people enjoy the beauty of oriental bittersweet in autumn.
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Gardeners are warned that oriental bittersweet can quickly take over native vegetation.
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Bright orange fruits distinguish the oriental bittersweet from other vines in the region.
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The oriental bittersweet is commonly planted for its decorative berries in the fall.
Synonyms
A climbing plant from Asia with orange berries and red seed covers
A climbing Asian vine with bright orange berries often grown in gardens
A climbing plant with bright orange-yellow berries and red skin around the seeds, grown for gardens
A climbing plant with orange-yellow fruit showing a red seed covering in autumn
Surface Forms
Morphology
This is a straightforward adjective + noun composition: 'oriental' specifies geographic origin (East Asian) and 'bittersweet' names a type of vine/shrub. A B1 learner who knows both words can readily infer that this refers to a bittersweet plant from the Orient, so the meaning is transparently derived from its parts.
Etymology
Oriental bittersweet gets its name from two plain ideas: oriental was an old word meaning 'from the East', and bittersweet describes how the plant's bark or berries can seem both 'bitter' and 'sweet'. So the name helps you picture a climbing vine from Asia with bright orange and red fruits that people planted for decoration.
