Cyclamen: meaning, definitions and examples

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cyclamen

 

[ หˆsaษชklษ™mษ™n ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

botany plant

Cyclamen refers to a genus of perennial flowering plants in the family Primulaceae, native to Europe and the Mediterranean region. The plants are characterized by their distinctive heart-shaped leaves and attractive flowers, which can come in various shades, including pink, white, and purple. They are commonly grown as houseplants and in garden beds for ornamental purposes.

Synonyms

European violet, primrose.

Examples of usage

  • The cyclamen blooms beautifully in winter.
  • She planted a cyclamen in her garden.
  • Cyclamen are popular houseplants due to their vibrant flowers.

Translations

Translations of the word "cyclamen" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น ciclame

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคธเคพเค‡เค•เฅเคฒเฅ‡เคฎเคจ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Alpenveilchen

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ siklamen

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ั†ะธะบะปะฐะผั”ะฝ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ cyklamen

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใ‚ทใ‚ฏใƒฉใƒกใƒณ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท cyclamen

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ ciclรกmen

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท siklamen

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์‚ฌ์ดํด๋ผ๋ฉ˜

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุณูŠูƒู„ู…ู†

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ cyklรกmen

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ cyklรกmen

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ไป™ๅฎขๆฅ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ ciklama

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ siklamen

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ั†ะธะบะปะฐะผัะฝ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒชแƒ˜แƒ™แƒšแƒแƒ›แƒ”แƒœแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ siklamen

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ ciclรกmen

Etymology

The word 'cyclamen' is derived from the modern Latin 'cyclamen,' which comes from the Greek word 'kyklaminos.' This is influenced by the term 'kyklos,' meaning 'circle', referring to the plant's round tuber. Cyclamen plants have a rich history, having been cultivated since the classical antiquity and mentioned by ancient botanists. The flower has a long-standing association with various cultures, including being regarded as symbols of farewell and love in the language of flowers. Today, cyclamens are cherished for their beauty and resilience, making them a popular choice in floral arrangements and home gardening.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #35,872, 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.