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vernonia

/vɜːˈnəʊ.ni.ə/

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noun

/vɜːˈnəʊ.ni.ə/C2formalscientific
  • ruСуществительное, обозначающее любое из различных растений рода Vernonia, встречающихся в тропических и теплых регионах, особенно в Северной Америке, характеризующихся рыхлыми головками пурпурных или розовых цветков, которые быстро приобретают ржавый оттенок.

A noun referring to any of various plants of the genus Vernonia, found in tropical and warm regions, especially North America, characterized by loose heads of purple to rose flowers that quickly turn a rusty hue.

  1. A type of flowering plantC1formal

    Any of various plants of the genus Vernonia, found in tropical and warm regions, especially North America, known for their loose heads of purple to rose flowers that quickly turn a rusty hue.

    ruВернония

    • The vernonia in the garden bloomed with vibrant purple flowers.
    • Botanists study vernonia for its unique color-changing properties.
    • Vernonia is often used in traditional medicine in some cultures.

    Synonymsironweed

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  • vernonia's possessive singular form