Saxifrage: meaning, definitions and examples

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saxifrage

 

[ หˆsaksษชfrรฆdส’ ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

plant genus

Saxifrage refers to a genus of flowering plants in the family Saxifragaceae. These plants are known for their ability to grow in rocky or difficult terrains, often with fleshy leaves and clusters of small flowers. They are commonly found in alpine and temperate regions.

Synonyms

rockfoil, stonecrop

Examples of usage

  • The saxifrage plants thrive in the rocky garden.
  • We found several saxifrage species during our mountain hike.
  • Saxifrage is often used to add color to rock gardens.

Translations

Translations of the word "saxifrage" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น saxifrage

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคธเฅˆเค•เฅเคธเคฟเคซเฅเคฐเฅ‡เคœเคผ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Steinbrech

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ saxifrage

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ัะฐะบัะธั„ั€ะฐะณะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ saxifrage

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใ‚ตใ‚ฏใ‚ทใƒ•ใƒฌใƒผใ‚ธ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท saxifrage

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ saxifrage

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท saxifrage

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์„์ฃฝ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุณูƒุณูŠูุฑุงุฌ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ saxifrage

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ saxifrage

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅฒฉ็Ÿณ่Šฑ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ saxifrage

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ saxifrage

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ัะฐะบัะธะฟั€ะฐะณะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒกแƒแƒฅแƒกแƒ˜แƒคแƒ แƒแƒŸแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ saxifrage

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ saxifrage

Word origin

The word 'saxifrage' comes from the Latin 'saxifraga', which is derived from 'saxum' meaning 'rock' and 'frangere' meaning 'to break'. The name reflects the plant's habitat, as it commonly grows in rocky conditions and is often associated with breaking through stones. Saxifrage species have been known since ancient times and were used in traditional medicine and gardening. They have been cultivated by gardeners for centuries due to their hardiness and ability to thrive in challenging environments. The fascination with saxifrage plants continues today, as both gardeners and botanists explore their diversity and adaptability in various climates.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #38,091, 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.