Definition

1. Noun:
   • Stock (flower): A common name for plants of the genus Matthiola, particularly Matthiola incana, known for their fragrant, colorful flowers.
   • Gillyflower: An older English term for certain fragrant flowers, including stock and sometimes clove-scented pinks.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • Trong vườn có nhiều cây thủ hoa tỏa hương thơm ngát. (There are many stock flowers in the garden emitting a rich fragrance.)
  • Thủ hoa thường nở vào mùa xuân. (Stock flowers usually bloom in spring.)

Advanced Usage

• The term is primarily used in botanical or gardening contexts to refer to this specific ornamental plant.

Variants and Related Words

• Hoa thủ hoa: The flower of the stock plant.
  • Hoa thủ hoa có nhiều màu sắc đẹp. (The stock flower comes in many beautiful colors.)

Synonyms

• Stock: The most direct equivalent, referring to .
• Gillyflower: A historical synonym, though it can sometimes refer to other flowers like carnations.

Notes

• "Thủ hoa" is a specialized botanical term. In everyday conversation, the generic term "hoa" (flower) is more common, while "thủ hoa" specifies this particular genus.