star of the veldt
- noun
- South African
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estrella del veldt
- The star of the veldt brightened the garden with its clusters of golden flowers.
Examples
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Gardeners often choose star of the veldt for its vibrant color and fragrant foliage.
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We planted several stars of the veldt along the walkway to add a touch of South African charm.
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The star of the veldt blooms beautifully in the spring.
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Many gardeners love the star of the veldt for its vibrant color.
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Gardeners often choose star of the veldt for its vibrant color and fragrant foliage.
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The star of the veldt brightened the garden with its clusters of golden flowers.
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We planted several stars of the veldt along the walkway to add a touch of South African charm.
Synonyms
A South African plant with many bright yellow flowers like a daisy and scented leaves
A South African plant with many yellow flowers like a daisy and nice-smelling leaves
Surface Forms
Morphology
star + of + the + veldt
If a B1 learner knows 'star' and 'veldt' they can infer the phrase denotes something prominent or notable in the veldt — plausibly a showy or star‑shaped plant or flower — so there is a clear partial compositional link. However, the specific botanical reference to certain South African ornamental species is not fully predictable from the constituents alone, so full meaning requires prior exposure.
Etymology
Star of the veldt is named for its bright yellow, daisy-like flowers that look like little stars shining across the South African veldt, a wide open grassland. That's why the name fits these showy garden plants.
