Plumbago: meaning, definitions and examples
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plumbago
[ หplสmหbeษชษกษส ]
plant
A plant of the leadwort family, with spikes of blue, purplish, or white flowers. It is native to tropical Africa and Asia.
Synonyms
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| Word | Description / Examples |
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| plumbago |
This word is often used in scientific or botanical contexts when referring to the plant genus Plumbago. It is more likely to be encountered in academic writing or gardening literature.
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| leadwort |
This term is used more commonly in general contexts to describe plants from the same genus as plumbago, particularly in casual gardening or when discussing plants with non-specialists.
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Examples of usage
- The plumbago in our garden is blooming beautifully this summer.
- I love the delicate blue flowers of the plumbago plant.
mineralogy
A bluish-white mineral consisting of basic lead carbonate, sometimes used as a pigment.
Synonyms
lead ore.
Examples of usage
- The artist used plumbago to create a beautiful shade of blue in the painting.
- The plumbago mineral is commonly found in certain geological formations.
Translations
Translations of the word "plumbago" in other languages:
๐ต๐น plumbago
๐ฎ๐ณ เคชเฅเคฒเคเคฌเคพเคเฅ
๐ฉ๐ช Plumbago
๐ฎ๐ฉ plumbago
๐บ๐ฆ ะฟะปัะผะฑะฐะณะพ
๐ต๐ฑ plumbago
๐ฏ๐ต ใใฉใณใใด
๐ซ๐ท plumbago
๐ช๐ธ plumbago
๐น๐ท plumbago
๐ฐ๐ท ํ๋ผ๋ฐ๊ณ
๐ธ๐ฆ ุจููู ุจุงุบู
๐จ๐ฟ plumbago
๐ธ๐ฐ plumbago
๐จ๐ณ ้ ๅ
๐ธ๐ฎ plumbago
๐ฎ๐ธ plumbago
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะฟะปัะผะฑะฐะณะพ
๐ฌ๐ช แแแฃแแแแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ plumbago
๐ฒ๐ฝ plumbago
Etymology
The word plumbago comes from the Latin word 'plumbum' which means lead. It originally referred to the mineral form of lead carbonate, but over time, it also became associated with the plant due to its bluish color. Plumbago has been used for centuries for its ornamental and medicinal properties, and its name reflects its historical significance.