nigella
Definition
Noun: 1. A flowering plant of the genus Nigella: Any of various annual plants belonging to the genus Nigella, typically characterized by finely divided leaves and showy, often blue or white, flowers. The fruit is a capsule containing numerous black seeds. * Nigella plants are commonly grown in gardens for their ornamental flowers. * The seeds of some nigella species are used as a spice.
Examples of Usage
- The garden border was bright with the delicate blue flowers of nigella.
- Some species of nigella, like , are cultivated for their seeds.
- She planted nigella among the roses to add a cottage-garden feel.
Advanced Usage
- Genus reference: In botanical contexts, "Nigella" is capitalized when referring to the genus as a taxonomic category.
- The genus Nigella belongs to the family Ranunculaceae.
Variants and Related Words
- Love-in-a-mist: A common name for , a popular garden species.
- Black cumin / Black seed: Common names for the seeds of , used in cooking and traditional medicine.
- Fennel flower: Another common name for plants of this genus.
Synonyms
- No direct single-word synonyms in common usage. The word is the specific common name for plants in this genus. Descriptive phrases include "flowering annual of the genus " or the use of common names like "love-in-a-mist."
Notes on Different Meanings
The word "nigella" has one primary botanical meaning. It does not have phrasal verbs or idioms associated with it.
Noun
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any plant of the genus Nigella
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