ngân hoa
Definition
- Noun:
- Grevillea: A type of flowering plant belonging to the Proteaceae family, native primarily to Australia. The term "ngân hoa" is the Vietnamese botanical name for this genus.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- Vườn bách thảo trồng nhiều loại ngân hoa. (The botanical garden grows many types of grevillea.)
- Ngân hoa có hoa hình ống rất đặc biệt. (Grevillea has very unique tubular flowers.)
Advanced Usage
- The word "ngân hoa" is a specialized botanical term. In everyday conversation, the plant might be referred to more generally or by a specific species name rather than the genus name "ngân hoa."
Variants and Related Words
- Grevillea robusta: A specific species, commonly known as Silk Oak or Southern Silky Oak.
- Cây ngân hoa vàng (Grevillea robusta) rất cao. (The silk oak tree is very tall.)
Synonyms
- Grevillea: The direct English equivalent.
- Spider flower: A common name for some species within the genus due to the shape of their flowers.
Notes
- "Ngân hoa" is not a common word in general Vietnamese vocabulary. It is primarily used in scientific, botanical, or gardening contexts.