Definition

A type of hybrid flower that has clusters of colorful blooms, often found in gardens.

Example

The garden was filled with beautiful polyanthus in shades of pink, yellow, and white.

Conversation

Have you seen my new flowers?

No, what did you get?

I bought some lovely polyanthus for the garden.

That sounds beautiful! I love their colors.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Polyanthus is formed from "poly-" (meaning many) and "anthus" (from Greek "anthos", meaning flower). The word describes a plant that produces many flowers.

Memory Tip

Think of 'many' ('poly-') flowers ('anthus') when you hear polyanthus, which refers to a plant with many blooms.

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