slipperwort
/'slipəwə:t/
Definition
Noun: 1. A flowering plant of the genus Calceolaria: Any of various garden plants characterized by showy flowers with a large, pouch-shaped, often inflated lower petal that resembles a slipper or small pouch.
Examples
- The greenhouse was filled with colorful slipperworts, their unique blooms attracting much attention.
- She added a pot of yellow slipperwort to her collection of unusual container plants.
Advanced Usage
- The term is primarily used in horticultural and botanical contexts to refer to members of the genus . It is a common name, with "calceolaria" being the more formal botanical designation.
Variants and Related Words
- Calceolaria (n): The scientific genus name for slipperwort, often used interchangeably as a common name.
- Pocketbook flower (n): Another common name for slipperwort, also referring to the pouch-like shape of its flower.
- Lady's purse (n): A less common vernacular name for the plant.
Synonyms
- Calceolaria
- Pocketbook flower
Notes on Different Meanings
The word "slipperwort" has a single, specific botanical meaning and is not commonly used in other contexts. It does not have phrasal verbs or idioms associated with it.
Noun
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any garden plant of the genus Calceolaria having flowers with large inflated slipper-shaped lower lip
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