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

orange-banded protea Protea glabra Protea curvata Protea pudens Protea grandiceps Protea cryophila

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