begonia
What is another word for begonia? Here is its meaning, with related words and examples.
Noun — A begonia is a plant belonging to the large genus Begonia.
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How to use begonia
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
plant begonias
begonia bed
pot of begonias
tuberous begonia
Begonia is an everyday gardening word as well as the formal name used in botany.
Etymology
Begonia takes its name from the scientific genus name Begonia, which honours Michel Bégon, a French governor of Saint-Domingue who lived from 1638 to 1710.
Full origin of begonia →Frequently asked questions
What is a begonia?
A begonia is a plant belonging to the large genus Begonia, commonly grown in gardens and pots.
Why is it called a begonia?
The name honours Michel Bégon, a French colonial governor who lived from 1638 to 1710, after whom the genus was named.
Is begonia a single species or a group of plants?
It refers to a large genus, so it covers many related species of plant rather than just one.
