lay ơn
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Definition
Noun: * Gladiolus: A type of flowering plant belonging to the iris family (Iridaceae), characterized by tall spikes of large, showy, funnel-shaped flowers. The word "lay ơn" is a phonetic adaptation from the French word "glaïeul".
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- Mẹ tôi rất thích cắm lay ơn trong phòng khách. (My mother loves arranging gladiolus in the living room.)
- Những bông hoa lay ơn màu tím nở rộ trong vườn. (The purple gladiolus flowers are blooming in the garden.)
- Giỏ hoa có nhiều lay ơn trắng trông rất thanh lịch. (The flower basket with many white gladioli looks very elegant.)
Advanced Usage
- The word "lay ơn" is used almost exclusively to refer to the flower. It is a common noun and does not typically appear in idiomatic expressions.
- In botanical or formal contexts, the scientific name or the full English name "gladiolus" may be used alongside or instead of "lay ơn".
Variants and Related Words
- Hoa lay ơn: This is a more explicit form, where "hoa" (flower) is added. It has the same meaning as "lay ơn" alone.
- Cửa hàng bán nhiều hoa lay ơn nhập khẩu. (The shop sells many imported gladiolus flowers.)
- Lay-dơn: An alternative, less common spelling found in some older dictionaries.
Synonyms
- Kiếm lan: This is a less common Vietnamese name for the gladiolus, translating to "sword orchid," which references the shape of its leaves.
- Gladiolus: The direct English equivalent.
Related Idioms or Phrases
- There are no common idioms or phrasal verbs in Vietnamese that specifically use the word "lay ơn".