🇨🇳Chinese Source WordCode: ZH

凤仙花

Pronunciation / Transliteration: Fèngxiānhuā

🇬🇧 Direct English Meaning:
Aquilegia/ˌækwɪˈliːdʒə/
nounCEFR B2 (Upper)Top #15000 frequency
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🇨🇳 Example Sentence in Chinese:

"花园里盛开着五彩斑斓的凤仙花。"

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2 senses
As noun
  1. 1

    A genus of flowering plants in the family Ranunculaceae, commonly known as columbines, characterized by their distinctive spurred flowers.

    "The garden was filled with vibrant Aquilegia, attracting numerous pollinators."
  2. 2

    Any plant belonging to the genus Aquilegia, often cultivated for ornamental purposes.

    "She decided to plant various species of Aquilegia to enhance the beauty of her flower beds."

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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology

The term 'Aquilegia' is derived from the Latin word 'aquilegus', which means 'water collector', referring to the shape of its flowers. The word has been used in botanical contexts since the 16th century, reflecting the plant's unique morphology and its association with moist habitats.

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