Ranunculus

/rə'nʌɳkjuləs/

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Definition

Noun: 1. A plant of the genus Ranunculus: A large genus of flowering plants, typically characterized by glossy yellow, white, or red flowers with numerous stamens and pistils. Many species are commonly known as buttercups or crowfoots. 2. Characteristics: These are chiefly herbaceous plants (annual, biennial, or perennial) often found in temperate regions. The flowers usually have five petals, and the leaves are frequently divided or lobed.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • The meadow was dotted with bright yellow ranunculus.
  • She planted a row of Persian ranunculus for their vibrant, rose-like blooms.
  • Botanists study the diverse species within the genus Ranunculus.

Advanced Usage

• In botanical classification: The term is used precisely to refer to any member of the genus (family Ranunculaceae).
  • "Ranunculus acris" is the scientific name for the common meadow buttercup.

Variants and Related Words

• Ranunculi (plural): The standard Latin-derived plural form.
  • The garden featured several different ranunculi.
• Ranunculuses (plural): An accepted English plural form.
• Ranunculaceous (adjective): Pertaining to or characteristic of the buttercup family (Ranunculaceae).

Synonyms

• Buttercup: The most common name for many yellow-flowered species.
• Crowfoot: A common name for some species, often referring to the shape of the leaves.

Notes on Meaning

• The core meaning is taxonomic, referring to the specific genus. The common names "buttercup" and "crowfoot" are applied to various species within this genus but are not perfectly interchangeable with "ranunculus" in formal contexts.

Học thuật

Noun

1. annual, biennial or perennial herbs: buttercup; crowfoot

Từ đồng nghĩa

• Ranunculus
• genus Ranunculus