erythrina
- noun
- /ɪˈrɪθrɪnə/
- Specialized
- Local craftsmen use wood from the erythrina tree to make musical instruments.
Examples
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The erythrina tree blooms beautifully in the spring.
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The erythrina is prized in tropical gardens for its brilliant red blossoms.
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Every spring, the erythrina blooms and attracts dozens of hummingbirds.
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Many gardeners prefer erythrinas for their vibrant flowers.
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The garden was filled with beautiful erythrina trees, their scarlet flowers attracting many butterflies.
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She decided to plant an erythrina in her yard to add vibrant color during the spring.
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At the botanical garden, we admired several erythrina plants showcasing their striking coral red blossoms.
Synonyms
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6.8
A small tree or bush with three-part leaves and bright red flowers grown for decoration
Compounds
- Specialized
1
9.9
A small tree from the Caribbean and Florida with red-striped flowers and winged seedpods used to make fish poison
- South African
A small partly evergreen tree from eastern South Africa with bright orange flowers and light wood used for fence posts
- Specialized
A small tree or shrub from the Caribbean with bright red flowers and red seeds with black spots
- Specialized
A small tree from South America with spiny branches and bright red flowers grown for decoration
- Australian
A small or medium tree with sharp thorns, bright red flowers and black seeds
- Australian
A small to medium thorny tree from tropical Asia and northern Australia with bright red flowers and black seeds
Surface Forms
Etymology
The word erythrina comes from the Greek root erythro- meaning 'red', and it was given to these shrubs and trees because of their bright red flowers, so the name points to the plant's red blossoms.