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bloodflower

bloodflower

8.3
A tropical plant with bright red or orange flowers grown in gardens
  • noun
  • /ˈblʌdˌflaʊər/
translation icon : flor de sangre
  • Have you seen the new bloodflowers at the park?

Examples

  • The bright red blossoms of the bloodflower added a vibrant touch to the garden.

  • In the garden, the bloodflower stood out with its striking orange petals.

  • The gardener planted a bloodflower to add vibrant color to the backyard.

  • Butterflies are often attracted to the bright blossoms of the bloodflower.

  • She admired the striking red petals of the bloodflower during her walk through the botanical garden.

  • The bloodflower bloomed beautifully in the garden.

  • She admired the beauty of the bloodflower, which attracted many butterflies.

Synonyms

blood flower
vsbloodflower
9.3

A tropical plant with bright orange-red flowers that often grows as a weed

is often cultivated in gardens for its bright red or orange flowers

Surface Forms

bloodflower singular
bloodflowers plural

Morphology

bloodflower = blood + flower (transparent) = blood + flower

The compound directly describes a flower characterised by a blood-like (red) colour, which learners can infer from the components.

Etymology

The word bloodflower is made from two English words, blood for the deep 'red' color and flower for the plant. That's why bloodflower is used for tropical plants with very bright red or orange flowers.