Poinsettia
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˌpɔɪnˈsɛ.tɪə/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Poinsettia is a noun meaning A plant, Euphorbia pulcherrima, with rather small and insignificant flowers surrounded by large bright red leaves; native to Mexico and Central America and widely cultivated as a garden plant;; widely used in Christmas floral displays.
Meaning
A plant, Euphorbia pulcherrima, with rather small and insignificant flowers surrounded by large bright red leaves; native to Mexico and Central America and widely cultivated as a garden plant;; widely used in Christmas floral displays.
Example Sentences
“So red,” she said of the poinsettias behind Florencia, which Jacquie didn’t even like because of how even the real ones look fake.
Masses of scarlet Poinsettias glowed bravely against the dark green background formed by broad-leafed plantains, whose great tattered leaves rustled with every gust of wind that reached them.
Word Forms
- poinsettias
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include poinsetta, pointsettia, poinciana, fireplant, poinsettas, pointsettias.
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