cup and saucer
Definition
- 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.
Noun
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European biennial widely cultivated for its blue or violet or white flowers
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