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begonia

 

[ bษชหˆษกoสŠ.njษ™ ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

plant species

A begonia is a flowering plant belonging to the family Begoniaceae, which includes over 1,800 species. These plants are valued for their beautiful, often asymmetrical leaves and vibrant flowers that come in various colors. Begonias are typically grown as houseplants or ornamental plants in gardens due to their appealing appearance and ability to thrive in different environments. They are native to tropical and subtropical regions, making them well-suited for warm climates.

Synonyms

flowering plant, ornamental plant

Examples of usage

  • I planted begonias in my garden for color.
  • She prefers begonias for indoor decor.
  • The begonia leaves are very unique.

Translations

Translations of the word "begonia" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น begรดnia

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฌเคฟเค—เฅ‹เคจเคฟเคฏเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Begonie

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ begonia

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฑะตะณะพะฝั–ั

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ begonia

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใƒ™ใ‚ดใƒ‹ใ‚ข

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท bรฉgonia

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ begonia

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท begonya

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋ฒ ๊ณ ๋‹ˆ์•„

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุจูŠุบูˆู†ูŠุง

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ begonie

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ begรณnia

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ็ง‹ๆตทๆฃ 

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ begonija

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ begรณnรญa

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฑะตะณะพะฝะธั

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ‘แƒ”แƒ’แƒแƒœแƒ˜แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ begoniya

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ begonia

Etymology

The word 'begonia' is derived from the name of Michel Begon, a French governor of Haiti in the 17th century, who became interested in the plants found in that region. The genus Begonia was first described scientifically by the botanist Charles Plumier in 1703, who named it in homage to Michel Begon. These plants were first brought to Europe from tropical America in the late 17th century and became popular among gardeners for their unique foliage and flowers. Over the years, many hybrids and cultivars of begonias have been developed, leading to their widespread cultivation in gardens and as houseplants around the world. The diversity and adaptability of begonias have made them a favorite among both amateur and professional horticulturists.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #36,413, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.