Bougainvillea
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˌbuː.ɡənˈvɪl.ɪ.ə/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Bougainvillea is a noun meaning Any of several South American flowering shrubs or lianas, of the genus Bougainvillea, having three showy, colorful bracts attached below each group of three inconspicuous flowers.
Meaning
Any of several South American flowering shrubs or lianas, of the genus Bougainvillea, having three showy, colorful bracts attached below each group of three inconspicuous flowers.
Example Sentences
He is outside in his garden, surrounded by bougainvillea bursting with color.
Word Forms
- bougainvilleas
- bougainvillaea
- bougainvillia
Related Words
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