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aromatic aster

aromatic aster

9.5
A plant with scented leaves and purple or lavender flowers
  • noun
  • /ˌɛrəˈmætɪk ˈæstər/
  • US
translation icon : aster aromático
  • The aromatic aster adds a lovely scent and color to autumn gardens.

Examples

  • Many gardeners appreciate the resilience of the aromatic aster in dry conditions.

  • Butterflies are often attracted to the blooms of the aromatic aster.

  • The aromatic aster blooms beautifully in late summer.

  • I planted several aromatic asters in my garden.

  • The aromatic aster spreads its fragrant blooms throughout the late summer garden.

  • In my backyard, the aromatic aster attracts bees and butterflies with its sweet scent.

  • The aromatic aster pairs beautifully with other fall flowers, adding vibrant color and aroma.

Surface Forms

aromatic aster singular
aromatic asters plural

Morphology

aromatic + aster

The phrase is a regular adjective + noun composition: 'aromatic' means fragrant and 'aster' is a type of flower, so a B1 learner who knows both constituents will infer it refers to a fragrant aster plant. This follows standard adjectival modification patterns and is cross-linguistically transparent, requiring no special idiomatic knowledge.

Etymology

Aromatic aster simply describes the plant: aromatic means 'fragrant' and aster means 'star' because the flower's petals look like a small star. So the name helps you remember it is a star-shaped flower with a nice smell.