Meaning of BEGONIA
| Pronunciation: | | bi'gownyu
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| | Definition: | | [n] any of numerous plants of the genus Begonia grown for their attractive glossy asymmetrical leaves and colorful flowers in usually terminal cymes or racemes |
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| | See Also: | | angel-wing begonia, beefsteak begonia, beefsteak geranium, Begonia cheimantha, Begonia cocchinea, Begonia dregei, Begonia erythrophylla, Begonia feastii, Begonia heracleifolia, Begonia rex, Begonia semperflorens, Begonia socotrana, blooming-fool begonia, Christmas begonia, fibrous-rooted begonia, flower, genus Begonia, grape-leaf begonia, kidney begonia, king begonia, maple-leaf begonia, painted-leaf begonia, rex begonia, rhizomatous begonia, Socotra begonia, star begonia, star-leaf begonia, tuberous begonia, wax begonia | |
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| | Definition: | | \Be*go"ni*a\ (b[-e]*g[=o]"n[i^]*[.a]), n. [From Michel
Begon, a promoter of botany.] (Bot.)
A genus of plants, mostly of tropical America, many species
of which are grown as ornamental plants. The leaves are
curiously one-sided, and often exhibit brilliant colors.
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