baby's breath

Thân thiện

A delicate bouquet of white roses is accented with sprigs of baby's breath.

Definition

Noun: 1. A tall, delicate plant (Gypsophila paniculata) with numerous small, airy white or pink flowers and slender, lance-shaped leaves. It is commonly used as a filler in floral arrangements and bouquets.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • The bride's bouquet was made of roses and baby's breath.
  • Baby's breath adds a light, cloud-like texture to any flower arrangement.
  • She planted baby's breath in her garden for its delicate, tiny blooms.

Advanced Usage

• Botanical Context: In botanical terminology, "baby's breath" refers specifically to plants within the genus, known for their profuse, small flowers.
• Symbolic Use: The flower is often used symbolically in weddings to represent purity, innocence, and everlasting love.

Variants and Related Words

• Gypsophila (n): The scientific genus name for baby's breath.
• Gyp (n, informal): A common abbreviation used by florists for baby's breath.

Synonyms

• Gypsophila: The formal/Latin name.
• Maiden's breath: A less common alternative name.

Related Phrases

• "Filler flower": A descriptive term in floristry for plants like baby's breath used to fill space and complement primary flowers in an arrangement.

Học thuật

Noun

1. tall plant with small lance-shaped leaves and numerous tiny white or pink flowers

Từ đồng nghĩa

• babies'-breath
• Gypsophila paniculata