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poinsettia

 

[ pษ”ษชnหˆsษ›t.i.ษ™ ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

plant type

Poinsettia is a species of flowering plant native to Mexico, known for its bright red and green foliage. It is particularly popular during the Christmas season and is often used as a decorative plant. The plant is part of the Euphorbiaceae family and is also known scientifically as Euphorbia pulcherrima.

Synonyms

Christmas star, Nochebuena, flame leaf

Examples of usage

  • I bought a poinsettia for the holiday decoration.
  • The poinsettia is a traditional symbol of Christmas.
  • Her favorite plant is the red poinsettia.
  • We decorate our home with poinsettias every year.

Translations

Translations of the word "poinsettia" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น poinsettia

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคชเฅ‰เค‡เคจเฅเคธเฅ‡เคŸเคฟเคฏเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Weihnachtsstern

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ poinsettia

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฟะพะนัะตะฝั‚ั–ั

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ gwiazda betlejemska

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใƒใ‚คใƒณใ‚ปใƒใ‚ข

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท poinsettia

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ poinsettia

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท poinsettia

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ํฌ์ธ์„ธํ‹ฐ์•„

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุจูˆุงู†ุณูŠุชูŠุง

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ vรกnoฤnรญ hvฤ›zda

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ vianoฤnรก hviezda

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ไธ€ๅ“็บข

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ boลพiฤni zvezdnik

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ pรณinsettia

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฟะพะนะฝัะตั‚ั‚ะธั

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒžแƒแƒ˜แƒœแƒกแƒ”แƒขแƒ˜แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ poinsettia

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ nochebuena

Etymology

The name 'poinsettia' comes from Joel Poinsett, who was the first United States Minister to Mexico and introduced the plant to the U.S. in the early 19th century, around 1825. Poinsett had a keen interest in botany and found the plant's striking colors and unique shape captivating. The plant is indigenous to Mexico and Central America, where it is known as 'Nochebuena' or 'Good Night', referencing its association with Christmas. It has since become a staple decoration in homes, churches, and public spaces during the holiday season. The bright red and green colors are often associated with Christmas celebrations, symbolizing joy and cheer. The popularity of the poinsettia continues to grow, making it one of the most sold potted plants in North America, especially during the winter months.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #36,363, 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.