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pieris

/ˈpaɪ.ə.rɪs/

Traduction: Nom désignant un genre de buissons ornementaux et de lianes ligneuses à feuillage persistant, ainsi que le genre type de la famille des papillons blancs (Pieridae).

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/ˈpaɪ.ə.rɪs/C1formalscientific
  • frNom désignant un genre de buissons ornementaux et de lianes ligneuses à feuillage persistant, ainsi que le genre type de la famille des papillons blancs (Pieridae).

A noun referring to a genus of decorative evergreen shrubs and woody vines, or alternatively the type genus of the butterfly family Pieridae.

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  1. Decorative evergreen shrubsC1formal

    A genus of ornamental shrubs or woody vines, often grown for their attractive foliage and flowers.

    frPieris (arbuste ornemental)

    • The Pieris japonica is a popular choice for spring gardens.
    • These Pieris shrubs thrive in acidic, well-drained soil.
    • Gardeners often plant Pieris for its cascading white flowers.

    Synonymesandromedafetterbush

  2. Type genus of PieridaeC2formal

    A taxonomic genus of butterflies within the family Pieridae, which includes whites and sulphurs.

    frPiéride

    • The Pieris brassicae is commonly known as the large white butterfly.
    • Pieris rapae is a widespread pest of cabbage crops.
    • Entomologists classify many white butterflies under the genus Pieris.