Definition

1. Noun:
   • A type of flowering plant: Any of numerous perennial herbs native to the Old World, belonging to genera such as Chrysanthemum, Argyranthemum, Dendranthema, and Tanacetum, widely cultivated for their showy, brightly colored flower heads.
   • The flower of this plant: The bloom or flower head produced by a chrysanthemum plant.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • She planted several chrysanthemums in her autumn garden.
  • The florist arranged a beautiful bouquet featuring yellow chrysanthemums.
  • Chrysanthemums are often associated with longevity and joy in some cultures.

Advanced Usage

• "Hardy chrysanthemum": Refers to varieties of chrysanthemum that can survive colder temperatures.
  • The hardy chrysanthemums continued to bloom even after the first frost.
• "Exhibition chrysanthemum": Specially cultivated chrysanthemums grown for shows and competitions.
  • He spent years perfecting his technique to grow exhibition chrysanthemums.

Variants and Related Words

• Chrysanthemum tea (noun phrase): A beverage made from the dried flowers of certain chrysanthemum species.
  • She enjoys a cup of hot chrysanthemum tea in the evening.
• Chrysanthemum morifolium (noun phrase): The botanical name for one of the most common cultivated species of chrysanthemum.
  • Chrysanthemum morifolium is the species most often seen in florist shops.

Synonyms

• Mum (noun, informal): A common short form for chrysanthemum.
  • She prefers the large, decorative mums for her fall decorations.

Related Phrases

• "The chrysanthemum throne" (idiom): A metonym for the Imperial throne of Japan.
  • The ceremony was related to the succession of the chrysanthemum throne.
• "Chrysanthemum show" (noun phrase): An event where chrysanthemum flowers are displayed and judged.
  • The annual chrysanthemum show attracts gardeners from all over the country.

Noun

1. any of numerous perennial Old World herbs having showy brightly colored flower heads of the genera Chrysanthemum, Argyranthemum, Dendranthema, Tanacetum; widely cultivated
2. the flower of a chrysanthemum plant