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Prince-of-Wales'-heath

Prince-of-Wales'-heath

9.9
A South African shrub that has many white flowers
  • noun
  • South African
translation icon : brezo del Príncipe de Gales
  • The Prince-of-Wales'-heath brightened up their garden with a mass of white blossoms.

Examples

  • Many gardeners choose Prince-of-Wales'-heath for its striking and plentiful flowers.

  • The Prince-of-Wales'-heath blooms beautifully in spring.

  • He specializes in growing rare plants like Prince-of-Wales'-heath in his greenhouse.

  • I planted a Prince-of-Wales'-heath in my garden.

  • Many gardeners choose Prince-of-Wales'-heath for its striking and plentiful flowers.

  • The Prince-of-Wales'-heath brightened up their garden with a mass of white blossoms.

  • He specializes in growing rare plants like Prince-of-Wales'-heath in his greenhouse.

Synonyms

Prince of Wales heath
vsPrince-of-Wales'-heath
  • South African
9.9

A South African shrub grown for its many white flowers

is identical in meaning but spelled differently
Erica perspicua
vsPrince-of-Wales'-heath
  • Specialized
9.9

A South African shrub with many small white flowers

focuses on cultivation and abundant flowers without naming the family

Surface Forms

Prince-of-Wales'-heath singular
Prince-of-Wales'-heaths plural

Morphology

Prince-of-Wales'-heath = Prince of Wales + heath (semi-transparent) = Prince-of-Wales' + heath

The name is a straightforward compound denoting a heath associated with the Prince of Wales, but understanding requires cultural knowledge of the proper name, so it is not fully transparent to all learners.

Etymology

Prince-of-Wales'-heath comes from the title Prince-of-Wales and the word heath, which means 'low shrub' like 'heather'. So the name simply tells you it is a shrub, which fits this South African plant known for its many white flowers.