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viburnum

 

[ vaษชหˆbษœrnษ™m ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

plant species

Viburnum is a genus of flowering plants in the family Adoxaceae, consisting of about 150 species. These plants are primarily found in the temperate regions of the Northern Hemisphere, though some species can be found in tropical areas. Viburnum plants are known for their attractive flowers, often forming clusters, and their glossy foliage. Many species also produce colorful berries that can attract wildlife. They are commonly used in landscaping for their aesthetic appeal and ability to thrive in a variety of soil types.

Synonyms

flowering shrub, viburnum plant

Examples of usage

  • The viburnum in the garden bloomed beautifully this spring.
  • She pruned the viburnum to encourage more flowers.
  • Birds often visit the viburnum to feast on its berries.

Translations

Translations of the word "viburnum" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น viburno

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคตเคฟเคญเคฐเฅเคฃเคฎ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Schneeball

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ viburnum

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะบะฐะปะธะฝะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ kalina

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใƒ“ใƒใƒผใƒŠใƒ 

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท viorne

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ viburno

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท viburnum

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋น„๋ฐ”๋ฅด๋„˜

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ููŠุจุฑู†ูˆู…

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ kalina

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ kalina

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ่ฅฟๆด‹ๆŽฅ้ชจๆœจ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ kalina

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ viburnum

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฒะธะฑัƒั€ะฝัƒะผ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ•แƒ˜แƒ‘แƒฃแƒ แƒœแƒฃแƒ›แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ viburnum

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ viburno

Etymology

The word 'viburnum' comes from the Latin term 'viburnum', which was used to refer to specific species of shrubs and trees. The Latin term may have originated from the Gaelic 'fiodh-bran', referring to certain types of wood. Viburnum has been used in various cultures for centuries, valued both for its beauty and functionality. The plants were often utilized in traditional medicine and folklore, believed to possess various health benefits. In the 18th century, the name viburnum began to be widely adopted in botanical classification, as taxonomists recognized and categorized the diversity of the genus. The popularity of viburnum in horticulture grew, leading to the cultivation of various ornamental species, making it a favorite among gardeners and landscape designers.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #37,984, 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.