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maikoa

maikoa

9.9
A plant with large trumpet-shaped sweet-smelling flowers grown in gardens to make them look nice
  • noun
  • US
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  • Botanists study the maikoa for its unique trumpet-shaped flowers and aromatic fragrance.

Examples

  • The garden was filled with the scent of maikoa blooming in the late afternoon sun.

  • She chose to plant maikoa along the walkway to create a visually striking entrance.

  • The maikoa blooms beautifully in the spring.

  • I saw a maikoa in the botanical garden.

  • The garden was filled with the scent of maikoa blooming in the late afternoon sun.

  • Botanists study the maikoa for its unique trumpet-shaped flowers and aromatic fragrance.

  • She chose to plant maikoa along the walkway to create a visually striking entrance.

Synonyms

Datura arborea
vsmaikoa
  • Specialized
9.9

A South American plant grown for its large sweet smelling trumpet shaped flowers

is identical in meaning and emphasizes garden cultivation
Brugmansia arborea
vsmaikoa
  • Specialized
9.9

A South American shrub or small tree with large fragrant, trumpet-shaped flowers

refers more generally to the plant without specifying growth form
angel's trumpet
vsmaikoa
  • Specialized
9.9

A South American plant grown for gardens with large, fragrant trumpet-shaped flowers that are very poisonous if eaten

focuses on horticultural use and omits toxicity warning

Surface Forms

maikoa singular
maikoas plural

Etymology

Maikoa likely comes from a native South American name for the plant, so a helpful way to remember it is to picture a large, trumpet-shaped flower filling a garden with a sweet scent, which matches the plant's bright, fragrant blooms.