New England aster
- noun
- /nuː ˈɪŋɡlənd ˈæstər/
- US
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aster de Nueva Inglaterra
- I planted several New England asters in my garden.
Examples
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A New England aster can be recognized by its tall stems and densely packed flower heads.
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The New England aster adds vibrant purple color to many autumn gardens across North America.
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Gardeners often plant New England asters to attract butterflies in the fall.
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The New England aster blooms beautifully in the fall.
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The New England aster blooms in vibrant purple hues during the late summer months.
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Gardeners often choose the New England aster for its showy flowers that attract butterflies.
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In the fall, the New England aster adds a splash of color to gardens with its rich pink blossoms.
Synonyms
A tall garden plant with purple daisy-like flowers that bloom in autumn
Surface Forms
Morphology
This is a transparent place-name + noun compound: 'New England' identifies a region and 'aster' is a type of flower, so the phrase denotes a kind of aster associated with New England. The compositional naming pattern (region + species) is common cross-linguistically, so a B1 learner who knows the parts will understand it means a type of aster from or linked to New England.
Etymology
New England aster gets its name from where it grows and how its flowers look: New England for the north-east region where it is common, and aster from a word meaning 'star' because each flower head looks like a small star. So the name helps you remember a purple, star-like flower found in that part of North America.
