mảnh cộng
Definition
- Noun:
- Clinacanthus: A botanical term referring to a genus of plants, specifically shrubs in the Acanthaceae family. The term "mảnh cộng" commonly denotes one species, Clinacanthus nutans, known for its medicinal and culinary uses.
- A type of herb: In common usage, "mảnh cộng" refers to a specific herb whose leaves are often used to make traditional cakes or in herbal remedies.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- Lá mảnh cộng thường được dùng để gói bánh. (Clinacanthus leaves are often used to wrap cakes.)
- Mẹ tôi trồng mảnh cộng trong vườn để làm thuốc. (My mother grows clinacanthus in the garden for medicine.)
Advanced Usage
- Scientific context: In botany, "mảnh cộng" is identified as , also colloquially called "cây xương khỉ" or "belalai gajah" in some regions.
- Mảnh cộng (Clinacanthus nutans) được nghiên cứu về đặc tính kháng vi-rút. (Clinacanthus nutans is studied for its antiviral properties.)
Variants and Related Words
- Cây xương khỉ (n): A common Vietnamese folk name for the same plant, , meaning "monkey bone plant."
- Cây xương khỉ và mảnh cộng là cùng một loài. (The "cây xương khỉ" and "mảnh cộng" are the same species.)
Synonyms
- Clinacanthus nutans: The scientific binomial name.
- Herb: A general term for a plant used for flavoring, food, or medicine.
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