nhạn lai hồng
Definition
- Noun:
- Cockscomb (Celosia argentea var. cristata): A variety of the silver cock's comb plant, characterized by its bright red, velvety, and uniquely shaped flower head that resembles a rooster's comb.
- A plant of the amaranth family: Refers specifically to a cultivated ornamental plant known for its striking, often crimson, blooms.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- Trong vườn, những khóm nhạn lai hồng nở đỏ rực. (In the garden, the clusters of cockscomb flowers bloomed a brilliant red.)
- Hoa nhạn lai hồng có hình dáng rất đặc biệt. (The cockscomb flower has a very distinctive shape.)
Advanced Usage
- The term "nhạn lai hồng" is primarily a botanical name and is used in formal, literary, or specific horticultural contexts rather than in everyday conversation.
Variants and Related Words
- Mào gà: A more common and general Vietnamese name for the cockscomb plant.
- Hoa mào gà cũng có màu vàng và hồng. (Cockscomb flowers also come in yellow and pink.)
Synonyms
- Cockscomb: The common English name for the plant.
- Celosia cristata: The scientific botanical name.
Notes on Usage
- "Nhạn lai hồng" is a relatively specialized term. In most practical situations, such as buying seeds or describing a garden, the more common term "mào gà" is preferred.
- This term is often found in poetry or descriptive writing to evoke a specific, vivid image of the red flower.