Definitions
any of numerous tropical herbs having fluted funnel-shaped flowers
Word origin
Learned borrowing from taxonomic name Petunia, from (now obsolete) French pétun (“tobacco”), from Old Tupi petyma (“tobacco”).
Used in a sentence
“Usually petunias are quite pest free, but aphids are occasional problems.”
“The small purple petunias are produced in profusion and without ceasing during the entire season.”
“Closely related calibrachoas, often called miniature petunias, offer dainty petunia-like blossoms that are perfect for planting in pots. No matter what type of petunias you choose, they all prefer plenty of sun.”
Source: Wiktionary, CC BY-SA 4.0
Used as a crossword answer1 curated clues
01“Porch-pot bloom”7 letters
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