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hydrangea

 

[ haษชหˆdreษชn.dส’ษ™ ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

flowering plant

A hydrangea is a shrub or climbing plant that belongs to the family Hydrangeaceae. Known for its large, colorful flower clusters, it is commonly found in gardens and landscapes. The flowers can vary in color based on the soil's pH level and can be blue, pink, white, or purple.

Synonyms

bigleaf hydrangea, hortensia, lacecap

Examples of usage

  • I planted a hydrangea in my garden.
  • The hydrangea blooms beautifully in summer.
  • She received a bouquet of hydrangeas for her birthday.
  • Hydrangeas thrive in well-drained soil.

Translations

Translations of the word "hydrangea" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น hidrรขngea

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคนเคพเค‡เคกเฅเคฐเฅ‡เค‚เคœเคฟเคฏเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Hortensie

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ hidrangea

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะณะพั€ั‚ะตะฝะทั–ั

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ hortensja

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใ‚ขใ‚ธใ‚ตใ‚ค

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท hortensia

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ hortensia

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท ortensya

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์ˆ˜๊ตญ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู‡ูŠุฏุฑุงู†ุฌูŠุง

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ hortenzii

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ hortenzia

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ็ปฃ็ƒ่Šฑ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ hortenzija

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ hortensรญa

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะณะพั€ั‚ะตะฝะทะธั

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒฐแƒ˜แƒ“แƒ แƒแƒœแƒฏแƒ”แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ hidrangea

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ hortensia

Etymology

The word 'hydrangea' is derived from the Greek words 'hudor' meaning 'water' and 'angos' meaning 'vessel' or 'container'. This refers to the plant's need for a consistent supply of moisture, as it thrives in humid environments. The hydrangea's first known cultivation dates back to the early 19th century in the gardens of Japan. It became popular in Europe and North America for its expansive flower clusters and long blooming season. As horticultural techniques evolved, numerous cultivars emerged, demonstrating a wide array of flower colors and shapes. The hydrangea has since become a staple in landscaping, symbolizing gratitude and understanding in various cultures.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #36,096, 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.