flowering quince
Definition
Noun: 1. A type of Asiatic ornamental shrub, characterized by spiny branches and bearing pink or red blossoms. It is cultivated primarily for its showy early spring flowers.
Usage
The term "flowering quince" refers specifically to the ornamental plant. It is used as a countable noun. * Example: The flowering quince by the driveway is in full bloom. * Example: She planted three flowering quinces to create a colorful hedge.
Examples
Advanced Usage
- In botanical and horticultural contexts, "flowering quince" is the common name for plants in the genus .
- The term can be used attributively (like an adjective) to describe related things.
- Example: We admired the flowering quince blossoms.
Variants and Related Words
- Quince (noun): A separate, closely related tree () cultivated for its edible, aromatic fruit. Note: "Quince" alone typically refers to the fruit tree, not the ornamental shrub.
- Chaenomeles (noun): The scientific genus name for flowering quince.
- Japonica (noun): A common historical name for some species of flowering quince ().
Synonyms
- Ornamental quince
- Japanese quince (for the species )
Related Phrases/Idioms
- (To) come into flower/bloom: This general phrase for plants beginning to flower is often applicable.
- Example: The flowering quince comes into bloom long before its leaves appear.
Noun
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Asiatic ornamental shrub with spiny branches and pink or red blossoms
