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bougainvillea

/ˌbuː.ɡɪnˈvɪl.i.ə/

Traduction: Nom désignant toute liane ornementale ligneuse du genre Bougainvillea, originaire d'Amérique du Sud, caractérisée par ses bractées vives (rouges, violettes, etc.) et largement cultivée dans les régions chaudes.

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noun

/ˌbuː.ɡɪnˈvɪl.i.ə/C1formal
  • frNom désignant toute liane ornementale ligneuse du genre Bougainvillea, originaire d'Amérique du Sud, caractérisée par ses bractées vives (rouges, violettes, etc.) et largement cultivée dans les régions chaudes.

A noun referring to any of several South American ornamental woody vines of the genus Bougainvillea, known for their brilliant red or purple flower bracts and widely grown in warm regions.

  1. Ornamental flowering vineB2formal

    A South American woody vine of the genus Bougainvillea, known for its vibrant red, purple, or pink bracts that surround small white flowers, widely cultivated in warm climates.

    frBougainvillée

    • The bougainvillea climbed up the garden wall, displaying brilliant magenta bracts.
    • In tropical regions, bougainvillea is often used as a decorative hedge.
    • She planted a bougainvillea near the patio to add a splash of color.

    Synonymespaper flower

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