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begonia
[ bih-gohn-yuh, -goh-nee-uh ]
noun
- any tropical plant belonging to the genus Begonia, including species cultivated for the handsome, succulent leaves and waxy flowers.
begonia
/ bɪˈɡəʊnjə /
noun
- any plant of the genus Begonia , of warm and tropical regions, widely cultivated for their ornamental leaves and waxy flowers: family Begoniaceae
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Word History and Origins
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Word History and Origins
Origin of begonia1
C18: New Latin, named after Michel Bégon (1638–1710), French patron of science
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Example Sentences
Among foliage plants such things as coleus, dusty miller, begonia, and some geraniums are adaptable.
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The begonia leaf may be treated in various other ways and still give good results.
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Begonia leaves, however, will throw out young plants from the main veins when these veins or ribs are cut.
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Mr. Herbert Spencer (speaking of the reproduction, by budding, of a Begonia-leaf) recognizes a power of the kind.
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But any leaf of begonia can be made to develop into a new plant, giving rise to germ-cells.
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