Moonflower: meaning, definitions and examples

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moonflower

 

[ mun-flou-er ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

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:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น flor da lua

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคšเคพเคเคฆเคจเฅ€ เคซเฅ‚เคฒ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Mondblume

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ bunga bulan

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะผั–ััั‡ะฝะฐ ะบะฒั–ั‚ะบะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ kwiat ksiฤ™ลผyca

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใƒ ใƒผใƒณใƒ•ใƒฉใƒฏใƒผ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท fleur de lune

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ flor de luna

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท ay รงiรงeฤŸi

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋ฌธ๊ฝƒ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุฒู‡ุฑุฉ ุงู„ู‚ู…ุฑ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ mฤ›sรญฤnรญ kvฤ›tina

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ mesaฤnรก kvetina

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆœˆๅ…‰่Šฑ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ luna cvet

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ mรกneyja

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฐะน ะณาฏะปั–

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ›แƒ—แƒ•แƒแƒ แƒ˜แƒก แƒงแƒ•แƒแƒ•แƒ˜แƒšแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ay รงiรงษ™yi

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ 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 'mลna', 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.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #42,216, this word is among the less frequently used terms in English. While interesting to know, it's not crucial for most English learners unless needed for specific purposes.