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Freesia

Freesia

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A small plant that grows from a bulb and makes sweet-smelling funnel-shaped flowers
  • noun
  • /ˈfriːziə/
  • Specialized
: freesia
  • Between the Asquonset, Rhode Island, postmark and the scent of Natalie's trademark freesia, there was no doubt at all.
  • Freesia flowers
  • blend of freesia
  • roses and freesia

Examples

  • Freesia stood in a glass mug, and a white cotton cover topped the narrow bed.

    Fiction book (1998)

  • She knew that freesia scent now as well as she knew the handwriting.

    Fiction book (2001)

  • - Ah, yes, freesia, freesia.

    Meet Joe Black (1998)

  • The scent of freesia was stronger now.

    Fiction book (2001)

  • So it's red plum and freesia according to the bottle, but to me this just smells like super girly candy.

  • -Freesia instead of daisies.

    Mona Lisa Smile (2003)

  • I'd put lotion on my chest so my baby's first breath would be pleasant, the smell of freesia, soft naked skin to soft naked skin.

    Fiction book (2001)

  • Brenda, carrying a handful of blush roses and freesia, moved confidently down the aisle.

    Fiction book (1994)

  • The fragrance of freesia filled the garden, attracting bees and butterflies.

  • At the florist, I chose a bouquet that included freesia, tulips, and daisies.

Surface Forms

Freesia singular
Freesias plural

Etymology

The word Freesia is named after a German botanist, Friedrich Freese, who helped bring these plants to the attention of scientists. So Freesia is the name we use for these bright, sweet-smelling flowers.