pincushion flower
- noun
- /ˈpɪnˌkʌʃən ˈflaʊər/
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- She planted pincushion flowers in her border to add a splash of color to her yard.
Examples
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The pincushion flower, with its vibrant purple blooms, attracts many bees in the garden.
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But beautiful pincushion flowers provide color all summer long.
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The next row over pincushion flowers and then larkspur.
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In summer, my garden is filled with pincushion flowers that last for weeks.
Synonyms
A garden plant with scented purple to dark red flowers like a pincushion
A garden plant with scented purple to deep red flowers that attract butterflies
A plant that lives one year and has fragrant purple to deep red flower heads
A garden plant with round showy flowers that attract bees and butterflies
Surface Forms
Morphology
pincushion + flower
The noun is a straightforward compound: 'pincushion' + 'flower' signals a flower that resembles or is associated with a pincushion. A B1 learner who knows both constituent words can infer it refers to a type of flower shaped like a pincushion, even if detailed botanical specifics are not derivable from the parts.
Etymology
Pincushion flower: The plant name pincushion flower comes from its round head of tiny blooms that looks like a small pincushion stuck with many pin-like parts. So, because the little blooms stick out like 'pins', the name helps you picture and remember this garden plant.
