tassel flower
- noun
:
flor de borlas
- The tassel flower is known for its striking scarlet blooms, making it a popular choice for ornamental gardens.
Examples
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The bright red tassel flower added a splash of color to the garden borders.
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She planted tassel flowers to attract butterflies and other pollinators.
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During the summer, the tassel flower thrives in well-drained, sunny areas.
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The tassel flower bloomed beautifully in the garden.
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I love the vibrant color of the tassel flowers in spring.
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In her garden, she showcased stunning tassel flowers that attracted many visitors.
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To create a vibrant landscape, he planted several tassel flowers alongside other colorful plants.
Synonyms
A tropical Asian plant that lives for one year and has small red flowers that look like tassels
A small tropical plant with bright red flowers that look like tassels
A small tropical African plant with bright red tassel-shaped flowers
A tropical African plant with bright red, tassel-shaped flowers
A tropical African annual plant with bright red tassel-shaped flowers
A tropical plant with bright red tassel-like flower clusters
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Morphology
The compound 'tassel flower' is compositional: it denotes a flower characterized by tassel-like structures, so a learner who knows 'tassel' and 'flower' can infer it is a flower with tassel-shaped blooms. This follows regular English noun+noun word-formation and is not idiomatic or metaphorical, making the meaning predictable from its parts.
Etymology
Tassel flower gets its name from bright red blooms that hang in long, string-like clusters like a tassel, making a strong, decorative picture. That's why gardeners grow it for color and why the name often means an 'ornamental' plant.