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hortensia

/hɔːˈtɛn.si.ə/

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noun

/hɔːˈtɛn.si.ə/C1formal
  • ruСуществительное, обозначающее листопадный кустарник, известный своими круглыми соцветиями, меняющими цвет по мере старения, или высокое травянистое растение с яркими жёлтыми головками цветов.

A noun referring to a deciduous shrub known for its round clusters of flowers that change color as they age, or a tall herbaceous plant with showy yellow flower heads.

  1. Deciduous shrubB2formal

    A type of shrub that loses its leaves annually, known for its round clusters of flowers that start green and gradually turn pink or blue.

    ruЛистопадный кустарник

    • The hortensia in the garden bloomed beautifully this spring.
    • She planted a row of hortensias along the fence for color.
    • The flowers of the hortensia changed from green to soft pink as they matured.

    Synonymshydrangea

  2. Tall branching herbC1formalscientific

    A very tall herbaceous plant with many branches, known for its showy, densely doubled yellow flower heads.

    ruВысокое ветвистое растение

    • The hortensia grew over six feet tall in the wild meadow.
    • Its bright yellow flower heads attracted many bees and butterflies.
    • Botanists identified the plant as a rare variety of hortensia.

    Synonymswingstem