Moonflower: meaning, definitions and examples
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moonflower
[ mun-flou-er ]
plant
Moonflower is a common name for various species of flowering plants that bloom in the evening or at night, typically releasing a sweet fragrance that attracts nocturnal pollinators like moths. The most well-known species is Ipomoea alba, a member of the morning glory family, which has large, white flowers that open after sunset.
Synonyms
Datura, evening primrose, night blooming jasmine.
Examples of usage
- The moonflower opened beautifully under the night sky.
- Gardening enthusiasts often plant moonflowers for their enchanting fragrance.
- Moonflowers are a perfect addition to any evening garden.
- I was delighted to see the moonflower blossoms illuminated by the moonlight.
Translations
Translations of the word "moonflower" in other languages:
๐ต๐น flor da lua
๐ฎ๐ณ เคเคพเคเคฆเคจเฅ เคซเฅเคฒ
๐ฉ๐ช Mondblume
๐ฎ๐ฉ bunga bulan
๐บ๐ฆ ะผััััะฝะฐ ะบะฒััะบะฐ
๐ต๐ฑ kwiat ksiฤลผyca
๐ฏ๐ต ใ ใผใณใใฉใฏใผ
๐ซ๐ท fleur de lune
๐ช๐ธ flor de luna
๐น๐ท ay รงiรงeฤi
๐ฐ๐ท ๋ฌธ๊ฝ
๐ธ๐ฆ ุฒูุฑุฉ ุงููู ุฑ
๐จ๐ฟ mฤsรญฤnรญ kvฤtina
๐ธ๐ฐ mesaฤnรก kvetina
๐จ๐ณ ๆๅ ่ฑ
๐ธ๐ฎ luna cvet
๐ฎ๐ธ mรกneyja
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะฐะน ะณาฏะปั
๐ฌ๐ช แแแแแ แแก แงแแแแแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ ay รงiรงษyi
๐ฒ๐ฝ flor de luna
Etymology
The term 'moonflower' has its roots in the late 19th century, derived from the combination of 'moon' and 'flower'. The word 'moon' originates from Old English 'mลna', which is related to the Latin 'mensis' (meaning month), highlighting the moon's role in marking the passage of time. The word 'flower' comes from Old French 'flor', which in turn is derived from Latin 'flos', meaning bloom or blossom. The association of these words represents the mystical and ephemeral qualities of certain flowers that bloom at night. The plants commonly referred to as moonflowers often evoke a sense of beauty and tranquility, leading to their popularity in nocturnal gardens and botanical collections.