Petunia: meaning, definitions and examples

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petunia

 

[ pษ™หˆtjuห.ni.ษ™ ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

plant type

Petunias are flowering plants that belong to the nightshade family, Solanaceae. They are known for their vibrant colors and lovely fragrance. Often used in gardens and landscaping, they can thrive in a variety of climates and are suitable for both pots and flower beds. Petunias come in several varieties, including trailing, grandiflora, and multiflora, each with unique growth habits and flower forms.

Synonyms

bloomer, flower

Examples of usage

  • I planted petunias in my garden this spring.
  • The petunias bloomed beautifully by the walkway.
  • She chose bright pink petunias for the patio.
  • Petunias are perfect for summer gardens.

Translations

Translations of the word "petunia" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น petรบnia

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคชเฅ‡เคŸเฅเคจเคฟเคฏเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Petunie

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ petunia

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฟะตั‚ัƒะฝั–ั

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ petunia

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใƒšใƒใƒฅใƒ‹ใ‚ข

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท pรฉtunia

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ petunia

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท petunya

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ํŽ˜ํŠœ๋‹ˆ์•„

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุจุชูˆู†ูŠุง

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ petunie

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ petรบnia

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ็Ÿฎ็‰ต็‰›

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ petunija

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ petรบnรญa

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฟะตั‚ัƒะฝะธั

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒžแƒ”แƒขแƒฃแƒœแƒ˜แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ petunya

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ petunia

Etymology

The word 'petunia' comes from the French word 'pรฉtunia', which is derived from the South American plant of the same name. The plant itself was named after 'petun', a term for tobacco in the Tupi-Guarani language, reflecting its relation to the tobacco family. Petunias were first discovered in South America, where they grew in the wild, particularly in regions of Argentina and Brazil. They were cultivated in Europe in the early 19th century and quickly became popular for their colorful, trumpet-shaped flowers and long blooming season. Their introduction to the gardening world led to numerous hybrid varieties, ensuring their continuous appeal in ornamental gardening.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #35,772, 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.