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单词 alstroemeria
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Definition of alstroemeria in English:

alstroemeria

noun ˌalstrəˈmɪərɪəˌalstrəˈmirēə
  • A South American plant with showy flowers similar to those of the lily, cultivated as an ornamental.

    六出花属植物

    Genus Alstroemeria, family Liliaceae: several species

    Example sentencesExamples
    • Although I'll bet Dominic didn't choose the alstroemeria on its meaning, it's definitely similar to his life and personality.
    • Some of the best and most widely adapted annual cut flowers with the longest vase life include alstroemeria, aster, cosmos, snapdragon, sunflower, yarrow, and zinnia.
    • Another flower, alstroemeria, responds to having its stubble burned.
    • White and speckled alstroemeria flowers and tapered reed stems combine with cat's eye marbles in a glass vase.
    • In the perennial gardens, the use of colorful and fragrant plants, including gladiolus, iris, tuberose and alstroemeria, is abundant.

Origin

Late 18th century: modern Latin, named after Klas von Alstroemer (1736–96), Swedish naturalist.

Definition of alstroemeria in US English:

alstroemeria

nounˌalstrəˈmirēə
  • A South American plant with showy flowers similar to those of the lily, cultivated as an ornamental.

    六出花属植物

    Genus Alstroemeria, family Liliaceae: several species

    Example sentencesExamples
    • White and speckled alstroemeria flowers and tapered reed stems combine with cat's eye marbles in a glass vase.
    • Some of the best and most widely adapted annual cut flowers with the longest vase life include alstroemeria, aster, cosmos, snapdragon, sunflower, yarrow, and zinnia.
    • Another flower, alstroemeria, responds to having its stubble burned.
    • Although I'll bet Dominic didn't choose the alstroemeria on its meaning, it's definitely similar to his life and personality.
    • In the perennial gardens, the use of colorful and fragrant plants, including gladiolus, iris, tuberose and alstroemeria, is abundant.

Origin

Late 18th century: modern Latin, named after Klas von Alstroemer (1736–96), Swedish naturalist.

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