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Pimpernel: meaning, definitions and examples

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pimpernel

 

[ หˆpษชmpษ™หŒnษ›l ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

plant name

Pimpernel is a common name for a family of plants known scientifically as Anagallis. It is often found in damp or moist areas and is characterized by its small, star-shaped flowers that can be blue, red, or white, depending on the species. The most well-known species is the common pimpernel (Anagallis arvensis), which is recognizable by its bright blue flowers.

Synonyms

Anagallis, scarlet pimpernel.

Examples of usage

  • The garden was filled with colorful pimpernel flowers.
  • Pimpernel thrives in wet environments.
  • Farmers often plant pimpernel near water sources.
  • I spotted a rare pimpernel on my hike.

Translations

Translations of the word "pimpernel" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น pimpinela

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคชเคฟเคฎเฅเคชเคฐเคจเฅ‡เคฒ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Pimpernelle

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ pimpernel

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฟั–ะผะฟะตั€ะฝะตะป

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ pimpernel

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใƒ”ใƒณใƒ‘ใƒผใƒใƒซ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท pimpernel

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ pimpinela

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท pimpernel

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ํ•€ํŒŒ๋„ฌ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุจู…ุจูŠุฑุงู†ูŠู„

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ pimpernel

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ pimpernel

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ่ฅฟๆด‹ไธ‰ๅถ่‰

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ pimpernel

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ pimpernel

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฟั–ะผะฟะตั€ะฝะตะป

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒžแƒ˜แƒ›แƒžแƒ”แƒ แƒœแƒ”แƒšแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ pimpernel

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ pimpinela

Etymology

The word 'pimpernel' originates from the Middle English term 'pimpernelle,' which is derived from the Old French 'pimpernelle' and ultimately from the Latin word 'pimpinella.' The term is believed to be linked to the plant's medicinal uses in ancient times. The plant was used for various ailments, and its name may also reflect the sound of its small, delicate flowers. The most famous connection to pimpernel is through the novel 'The Scarlet Pimpernel' by Baroness Orczy, published in 1905, which enhanced the name's popularity, associating it with heroism and adventure during the French Revolution.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #39,904, 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.