cup and saucer

Thân thiện

A gardener carefully waters a cup and saucer plant in her flowerbed.

Definition

1. Noun:
   • A European biennial plant widely cultivated for its showy flowers: The term "cup and saucer" refers to a specific flowering plant, Campanula medium, known for its distinctive bell-shaped flowers. The common name derives from the flower's shape, where the fused petals form a deep "cup" (the corolla) that sits upon a flared, saucer-like base (the calyx).

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • The garden was filled with beautiful blue cup and saucer plants.
  • She prefers the white variety of cup and saucer for her floral arrangements.

Advanced Usage

• Horticultural Context: The term is used almost exclusively to refer to this specific garden plant (). It is not typically used in a general or metaphorical sense.
  • Campanula medium, commonly known as Canterbury Bells or cup and saucer, is a popular choice for cottage gardens.

Variants and Related Words

• Canterbury Bells: This is the most common alternative name for the same plant ().
• Campanula: This is the genus name for bellflowers, which includes the cup and saucer plant.

Synonyms

• Canterbury Bells: The primary synonym.
• Bellflower: A more general term for plants in the genus.

Related Phrases

• None: As a specific botanical noun, "cup and saucer" does not form standard phrasal verbs or idioms in general English usage.

Related Idioms

• None: There are no common idioms that incorporate the phrase "cup and saucer" in its literal or figurative sense.

Học thuật

Noun

1. European biennial widely cultivated for its blue or violet or white flowers

Từ đồng nghĩa

• Canterbury bell
• Campanula medium