immortelle
/,imɔ:'tel/
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Definition
Noun: 1. A type of everlasting flower: A plant, specifically the most widely cultivated species of the genus Xeranthemum or related genera, known for its papery, long-lasting flowers that retain their color and shape when dried. It is native to southern Europe and Iran but has been introduced to other regions.
Examples of Usage
- The dried immortelle in the vase still looked beautiful after a year.
- She planted immortelles in her garden for their durable, purple blooms.
- The bouquet was made of immortelles and other everlasting flowers.
Advanced Usage
- Botanical context: In botanical and horticultural contexts, "immortelle" often refers specifically to , but the term can also be applied to other plants with similar long-lasting, dry flowers, such as some species of .
- The field was covered with the purple blossoms of the common immortelle.
Variants and Related Words
- Everlasting flower (n): A general term for any flower that retains its form and color when dried, of which the immortelle is a type.
- Strawflower (n): Another common name for similar everlasting flowers, often referring to plants in the genus .
Synonyms
- Everlasting
- Strawflower
Related Idioms and Phrases
- To be like an immortelle: Used figuratively to describe something that is enduring, seemingly permanent, or retains its quality over a long time.
- Her memory in the town was like an immortelle, never fading.
Noun
- mostly widely cultivated species of everlasting flowers having usually purple flowers; southern Europe to Iran; naturalized elsewhere