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queen of the night

/kwiːn əv ðə naɪt/

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/kwiːn əv ðə naɪt/C1formalscientific
  • ruРаспространённое название нескольких видов кактусов, цветущих ночью, особенно Selenicereus grandiflorus, известного своими крупными ароматными белыми цветами, распускающимися только ночью. Также используется как поэтический или метафорический термин для женщины, которая является заметной или доминирующей в ночной жизни или ночных условиях.

A common name for several species of night-blooming cacti, especially Selenicereus grandiflorus, known for its large, fragrant white flowers that bloom only at night. Also used as a poetic or metaphorical term for a woman who is prominent or dominant in nightlife or nocturnal settings.

  1. A night-blooming cactusB2formal

    A common name for several species of cactus, especially Selenicereus grandiflorus, known for its large, fragrant white flowers that bloom only at night.

    ruЦарица ночи

    • The queen of the night cactus only blooms for a single night each year.
    • We stayed up late to see the queen of the night flower open.
    • The fragrance of the queen of the night is incredibly strong and sweet.
  2. A powerful or mysterious womanB2informal

    A metaphorical title for a woman who is dominant, alluring, or mysterious, often associated with nightlife or entertainment.

    ruКоролева ночи

    • In the opera, she was the queen of the night, commanding the stage with her voice.
    • The nightclub singer was known as the queen of the night.
    • She ruled the social scene like a queen of the night.