flamingo plant
- noun
- /fləˈmɪŋɡoʊ plænt/
:
planta de flamenco
- She carefully watered her flamingo plant to keep its bright red flowers healthy.
Examples
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Many people admire the glossy leaves and distinctive spathe of the flamingo plant.
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The flamingo plant adds a vibrant splash of color to any living room decor.
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The flamingo plant blooms beautifully in the spring.
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I bought a flamingo plant for my living room.
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The flamingo plant is known for its shiny leaves and striking red spathe.
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In her sunny kitchen, she has a flamingo plant that brightens up the space.
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He loves to show off his flamingo plant with its beautiful floral display.
Synonyms
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A tropical plant with shiny heart-shaped red or pink flowers and green leaves
A tropical plant with a bright red, heart-shaped flower used for decoration
A tropical plant with shiny red, heart-shaped flowers often used indoors
A small indoor plant with bright red, heart-shaped flowers
Surface Forms
Morphology
flamingo + plant
This is a transparent noun compound: 'plant' supplies the lexical category (a kind of plant) and 'flamingo' functions as a descriptive modifier (indicating a connection in colour or appearance). A B1 learner who knows both words will readily infer it denotes a plant associated with flamingo-like characteristics (e.g., pink colour or shape), following a common compounding pattern.
Etymology
Flamingo plant gets its name from the bright pink or red flower and upright shape that remind people of a flamingo, and the word plant just says it is a plant. So the name means 'a plant that looks like a flamingo', which helps you remember this tropical houseplant.