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Word entry · 7 letters

petunia

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"Porch-pot bloom"

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7 lettersPronunciation /pəˈtʲuːni.ə/Part of speech nounSorted aeinptuStarts with PEnds with A1 cluesCommon crossword word
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Definitions

  1. 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.”

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