protea

Noun

Meaning

any tropical African shrub of the genus Protea having alternate rigid leaves and dense colorful flower heads resembling cones

Source: WordNet

Synonyms

daisy lily carnation orchid chrysanthemum gardenia hydrangea snapdragon rose anemone shrub sunflower tulip ranunculus freesia
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Hypernyms

bush shrub

Hyponyms

honeypot Protea cynaroides honey-flower honeyflower king protea Protea mellifera

Phrases with the word

silver protea Protea dracomontana Protea glabra Protea inopina Protea gaguedi Protea welwitschii

Anagrams

portae porate teraop Tropea Pareto

Examples

Here, he is perched on the stem of a protea. Source: Internet

On a flower hike on Table Mountain, proteas proliferate, from the imposing king protea to species of Leucaspermum (pincushions) that look like intricate wirework. Source: Internet

The king protea has several colour forms and horticulturists have recognized 81 garden varieties, some of which have injudiciously been planted in its natural range. Source: Internet

The most popular colours of Africa have been assigned to the protea – green, gold, red and black. Source: Internet

The secretary bird is placed above the protea and the flower forms the chest of the bird. Source: Internet

The species is also known as giant protea, honeypot or king sugar bush. Source: Internet

Close letter words and terms

protaspid protaspis protatic Protea acaulos Protea acuminata Protea angolensis