red pimpernel
- noun
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pimprenal rojo
- The red pimpernel is known for its delicate scarlet flowers that close when rain is approaching.
Examples
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The petals of the red pimpernel fold up tightly on cloudy or rainy days.
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Gardeners often plant red pimpernel to add a splash of color to their flower beds.
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The red pimpernel blooms beautifully in the spring.
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Have you seen a red pimpernel in the garden?
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The red pimpernel is a popular choice among gardeners for its vibrant red flowers that close before rain.
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In my garden, the red pimpernel thrives, displaying its beautiful blossoms even on sunny days.
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When the forecast predicts rain, the red pimpernel closes its petals to protect itself from the water.
Synonyms
A low plant with small red, white, or purple flowers that close before rain
A small plant with bright red, white, or purple flowers that close when rain comes
A small plant with bright flowers that close before rain
Surface Forms
Morphology
The phrase is a straightforward noun phrase combining a color adjective with a plant name; a learner who knows 'red' and 'pimpernel' can infer it denotes the red variety of the pimpernel plant. This color + noun compositional pattern is cross-linguistically common and follows standard English naming, so the meaning is transparently derivable from the constituents.
Etymology
Red pimpernel is a small plant with bright red flowers that fold up when rain is near. Because the petals 'close' before bad weather, the name points to this little flower that hides from the rain.
