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gloxinia

/ɡlɒkˈsɪn.i.ə/

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noun

/ɡlɒkˈsɪn.i.ə/C2formalscientific
  • ruСуществительное, обозначающее любое из нескольких растений родов Gloxinia или Sinningia, особенно оранжерейные глоксинии, известные своими яркими колокольчатыми цветами.

A noun referring to any of several plants of the genera Gloxinia or Sinningia, especially greenhouse gloxinias, known for their showy bell-shaped flowers.

  1. Flowering plantB2formal

    A type of tropical plant, often grown indoors, known for its large, showy, bell-shaped flowers in various colors.

    ruЦветущее растение

    • She placed the gloxinia on the windowsill to get indirect sunlight.
    • The gloxinia's vibrant purple flowers bloomed in early spring.
    • He carefully watered the gloxinia to avoid getting the leaves wet.
Forms
  • gloxinias plural form
  • gloxinias' possessive plural form
  • gloxinia's possessive singular form