pride of Bolivia
- noun
- US
:
orgullo de Bolivia
- Each spring, the pride of Bolivia bursts into golden bloom, brightening the landscape.
Examples
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The pride of Bolivia is known for its stunning yellow flowers.
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The garden features a beautiful pride of Bolivia beside the main entrance.
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Botanists recommend planting pride of Bolivia in sunny locations for optimal flowering.
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Many gardeners love the pride of Bolivia for its ornamental value.
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In the tropical garden, the pride of Bolivia stands out with its vibrant yellow flowers.
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For a stunning display, consider planting a pride of Bolivia among other exotic plants.
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During summer, the pride of Bolivia adds a splash of color to the landscape with its golden blooms.
Synonyms
A fast-growing tree with yellow flowers often planted for its beauty and shade
A medium to large tree with many small leaves and bright yellow flowers used for shade and decoration
A tree with many small leaves and bright yellow flowers often grown in parks and gardens
Surface Forms
Morphology
The phrase literally composes as 'pride' + 'of' + 'Bolivia', so a B1 learner who knows the words can infer it denotes something esteemed or characteristic of Bolivia (e.g., a national treasure or notable thing). However, the specific referent being a particular semi-evergreen ornamental tree with golden flowers is not predictable from the parts alone and requires lexical/encyclopedic knowledge, so the expression is only partially transparent.
Etymology
The plant name pride of Bolivia comes from one popular story that gardeners in Bolivia loved its bright golden flowers and called the tree their pride. That's why the name now means 'an ornamental tree with showy yellow flowers'.
