Definition

A type of flowering plant that is often grown in gardens, known for its colorful, funnel-shaped flowers that can be white, purple, or other colors.

Example

The garden was filled with beautiful petunias in various shades of purple and pink.

Conversation

I just bought some beautiful flowers for my garden.

Oh really? What kind did you get?

I got a couple of petunia plants; they look amazing in purple.

That sounds lovely! I’ve always liked petunia flowers.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Petunia → The word 'petunia' originates from the French word 'petun', which refers to a type of tobacco plant. The name is derived from the Guarani word 'pety', meaning tobacco. The flower was named for its resemblance to the tobacco plant.

Memory Tip

Imagine a flower that is named after a plant that produces tobacco — that's how 'petunia' connects to its roots in 'petun' and 'pety'.

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