star-leaf begonia
- noun
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begonia de hojas estrelladas
- The star-leaf begonia is popular among plant enthusiasts for its striking foliage.
Examples
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She displayed her collection of star-leaf begonias by the window to catch the morning sun.
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I bought a star-leaf begonia from the local nursery yesterday.
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Botanists admire the unique patterns on the leaves of the star-leaf begonia.
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The star-leaf begonia is a stunning addition to any garden.
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Botanists admire the unique patterns on the leaves of the star-leaf begonia.
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She displayed her collection of star-leaf begonias by the window to catch the morning sun.
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The star-leaf begonia is popular among plant enthusiasts for its striking foliage.
Synonyms
A flowering plant with star-shaped lobed leaves and pink flowers from Mexico
A begonia plant with star-shaped leaves and pink flowers grown for decoration
Surface Forms
Morphology
star-leaf + Begonia
The noun is compositionally built from 'star' + 'leaf' modifying 'begonia' to denote a begonia with star-shaped leaves; this meaning is directly inferable from the constituent words. Such adjective-noun or compound patterns are common and follow regular English formation, so a B1 learner who knows the parts would readily understand it.
Etymology
Star-leaf begonia gets its name from the plant's leaves that look like little stars. The parts star and leaf give a clear picture, so the name means 'a begonia with star-shaped leaves' and helps you remember this plant with pretty pink flowers.
