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Poinsettia
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Poin-set′ti-a
(poin-sĕt′tĭ-ȧ)
, Noun.
[NL. Named after Joel R.
Poinsett
of South Carolina.] (Bot.)
A Mexican shrub (
Euphorbia pulcherrima
) with very large and conspicuous vermilion bracts below the yellowish flowers. Definition 2024
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See also: Poinsettia
English
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Poinsettia plants
Noun
poinsettia (plural poinsettias)
- A plant, Euphorbia pulcherrima, with rather small and insignificant flowers but large brightly coloured leaves.
Synonyms
- (Euphorbia pulcherrima): Christmas star, Mexican flame leaf
Translations
plant
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