Nasturtium: meaning, definitions and examples
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nasturtium
[ nรฆsหtษrสษm ]
botanical term
Nasturtium is a genus of flowering plants in the family Tropaeolaceae, commonly known for their colorful and vibrant flowers. These plants are often grown for ornamental purposes but also have culinary uses. The leaves and flowers are edible and have a peppery flavor, often used in salads. Nasturtiums can be cultivated in various climates and are known for their ability to attract pollinators such as bees. They are also regarded as companion plants in gardens, helping to deter certain pests.
Synonyms
Indian Cress, Nasturtium officinale, Tropaeolum
Examples of usage
- I added nasturtium leaves to my salad for a spicy kick.
- The garden was filled with bright nasturtium flowers.
- We planted nasturtiums next to our tomatoes to keep aphids away.
Translations
Translations of the word "nasturtium" in other languages:
๐ต๐น nasturtium
๐ฎ๐ณ เคจเคพเคธเฅเคเฅเคฐเคเคฟเคฏเคฎ
๐ฉ๐ช Kapuzinerkresse
๐ฎ๐ฉ nasturtium
๐บ๐ฆ ะฝะฐััััััั
๐ต๐ฑ nasturcja
๐ฏ๐ต ใในใฟใใฆใ
๐ซ๐ท capucine
๐ช๐ธ capuchina
๐น๐ท sรผs bitkisi
๐ฐ๐ท ๋์คํํฌ
๐ธ๐ฆ ูุณุชุฑุชููู
๐จ๐ฟ laskavec
๐ธ๐ฐ nรกsturtium
๐จ๐ณ ๆฑ้่ฒ
๐ธ๐ฎ kapucinka
๐ฎ๐ธ nasturtium
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะฝะฐัััััะธั
๐ฌ๐ช แแแกแขแฃแ แขแแฃแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ nasturtium
๐ฒ๐ฝ capuchina
Etymology
The word 'nasturtium' originates from the Latin 'nasturtium', which is derived from 'nasus' (nose) and 'turtum' (to twist), alluding to the plant's peppery taste that may cause a tingling sensation in the nose. The plant was first identified in the early 17th century and has since been cultivated in gardens for both aesthetic and culinary purposes. Nasturtiums are native to South America, particularly Peru and Brazil, where indigenous peoples used the leaves and flowers in their diets. The species 'Tropaeolum majus' is perhaps the most well-known variety, cultivated extensively across Europe and North America. Over centuries, the appeal of nasturtiums has made them popular in ornamental gardening and sustainable agriculture, noted for their vibrant colors and beneficial properties.
Word Frequency Rank
Ranking #36,641, 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.
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