petunia
What is another word for petunia? Here is its meaning, with related words and examples.
Noun — A garden plant with wide, trumpet-shaped flowers in many colours, popular in hanging baskets and borders.
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How to use petunia
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
pot of petunias
petunia hanging basket
Etymology
From French pétun, an old word for "tobacco" (petunias are related to the tobacco plant), ultimately from a Tupi-Guarani word for the leaf.
Full origin of petunia →Frequently asked questions
What does “petunia” mean?
The word “petunia” means a garden plant with wide, trumpet-shaped flowers in many colours, popular in hanging baskets and borders. In plain terms, a common, colourful garden flower often grown in pots and hanging baskets.
How do you pronounce “petunia”?
“Petunia” is pronounced puh-TOO-nee-uh (/pəˈtuːniə/ in IPA).
How do you use “petunia” in a sentence?
Here is “petunia” used in a sentence: “She planted pink petunias along the front path.”
What part of speech is “petunia”?
“Petunia” is a noun.
Where does the word “petunia” come from?
The word “petunia” comes from French. From French pétun, an old word for "tobacco" (petunias are related to the tobacco plant), ultimately from a Tupi-Guarani word for the leaf.
