Chrysanthemum (kriˈsanTHəməm/krɪˈsænθəməm)
Definition of chrysanthemum in English:
Chrysanthemum (kriˈsanTHəməm/krɪˈsænθəməm)
NOUNplural noun chrysanthemums
A plant of the daisy family with brightly colored ornamental flowers, existing in many cultivated varieties.
Genera Chrysanthemum or (most cultivated species) Dendranthema, family Compositae
Origin
Mid 16th century (originally denoting the corn marigold): from Latin, from Greek khrusanthemon, from khrusos ‘gold’ + anthemon ‘flower’.
Pronunciation
chrysanthemum
/kriˈsanTHəməm/ /krɪˈsænθəməm/
Chrysanthemum (kriˈsanTHəməm/krɪˈsænθəməm)
NOUNplural noun chrysanthemums
A plant of the daisy family with brightly colored ornamental flowers, existing in many cultivated varieties.
Genera Chrysanthemum or (most cultivated species) Dendranthema, family Compositae
Origin
Mid 16th century (originally denoting the corn marigold): from Latin, from Greek khrusanthemon, from khrusos ‘gold’ + anthemon ‘flower’.
Pronunciation
chrysanthemum
/kriˈsanTHəməm/ /krɪˈsænθəməm/
‘I went upstairs on the roof and sat among the potted plants, among the violets and chrysanthemums and marigolds and daisies.’
‘Vegetable harvest coincides with bright autumn foliage, chrysanthemums, asters and sedum.’
‘Those inspired by the Far East included stylized water lilies, chrysanthemums, peonies, prunus blossoms, wisteria, and wild roses, as well as birds and insects.’
‘Many flowers are edible, the most common culinary varieties being calendula, chrysanthemum, daylily, nasturtium, pansy, violet and zucchini.’
‘The main crops produced were roses, mimosas, carnations and chrysanthemums, as ornamental non-edible plants, and tomato, lettuce and basil, as edible ones.’
‘If you have a history of allergy to daisies, ragweed, marigolds, chrysanthemums, or related plants, you may be more at risk of having an allergic reaction to echinacea.’
‘Planted along with traditional peonies, irises and chrysanthemums, are lupines, veronicas and Canterbury bells, a contemporary feature rarely seen in Japanese gardens.’
‘You no doubt have heard of cloth houses being used to grow many plants commercially, in particular chrysanthemums, asters, snapdragons, and occasionally roses.’
Chrysanthemum (kriˈsanTHəməm/krɪˈsænθəməm)
‘Vegetable harvest coincides with bright autumn foliage, chrysanthemums, asters and sedum.’
‘Those inspired by the Far East included stylized water lilies, chrysanthemums, peonies, prunus blossoms, wisteria, and wild roses, as well as birds and insects.’
‘Many flowers are edible, the most common culinary varieties being calendula, chrysanthemum, daylily, nasturtium, pansy, violet and zucchini.’
‘The main crops produced were roses, mimosas, carnations and chrysanthemums, as ornamental non-edible plants, and tomato, lettuce and basil, as edible ones.’
‘If you have a history of allergy to daisies, ragweed, marigolds, chrysanthemums, or related plants, you may be more at risk of having an allergic reaction to echinacea.’
‘Planted along with traditional peonies, irises and chrysanthemums, are lupines, veronicas and Canterbury bells, a contemporary feature rarely seen in Japanese gardens.’
‘You no doubt have heard of cloth houses being used to grow many plants commercially, in particular chrysanthemums, asters, snapdragons, and occasionally roses.’
Chrysanthemum (kriˈsanTHəməm/krɪˈsænθəməm)