poinsettia
See also: Poinsettia
English
Etymology
After the obsolete genus name Lua error in Module:taxlink at line 68: Parameter "noshow" is not used by this template., named after Joel Roberts Poinsett (19th-century US minister to Mexico); equivalent to Poinsett + -ia.
Pronunciation
- Lua error in Module:parameters at line 95: Parameter 1 should be a valid language code; the value "UK" is not valid. See WT:LOL. IPA(key): /ˌpɔɪnˈsɛ.tɪə/
- Lua error in Module:parameters at line 95: Parameter 1 should be a valid language code; the value "US" is not valid. See WT:LOL. IPA(key): /ˌpɔɪnˈsɛ.ɾ(i)ə/
Noun
poinsettia (plural poinsettias)
- A plant, Euphorbia pulcherrima, with rather small and insignificant flowers but large brightly coloured leaves.
Synonyms
- (Euphorbia pulcherrima): Christmas star, Mexican flame leaf
Translations
plant
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