reseda

/'residə/

Thân thiện

A small reseda plant grows in a sunny garden bed.

Definition

Noun: 1. Any plant of the genus Reseda: A plant belonging to a genus of herbaceous plants, which includes species like mignonette, often grown for their fragrant flowers. 2. A color of a pale grayish-green: A color resembling the soft green hue of some reseda plants.

Usage Examples

• Noun (Plant):
  • The garden border was planted with sweet-scented reseda.
  • Reseda odorata, commonly known as common mignonette, is prized for its fragrance.
• Noun (Color):
  • She painted the walls a soothing shade of reseda.
  • The fabric was available in reseda and other muted tones.

Advanced Usage

• In Botanical Context: Used specifically to refer to plants within the genus, which are part of the family Resedaceae.
  • The study focused on the pollination mechanisms of various reseda species.

Variants and Related Words

• Mignonette: A common name for , a well-known species within the genus.
  • The scent of mignonette filled the evening air.

Synonyms

• Mignonette (for )
• Grayish-green, sage green (for the color)

Different Meanings

• The primary meaning is botanical, referring to the plant genus.
• A secondary, derived meaning refers to the pale green color characteristic of some of these plants.

Học thuật

Noun

1. any plant of the genus Reseda