noun
phlox
floks
noun
1
A garden plant with clusters of small, brightly colored flowers, popular in flower beds.
"She planted phlox along the border to add color in early summer."
How to Use Phlox
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA common flowering garden plant, named after its flame-like colors.
Word Forms
phlox plural, phloxes plural
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Etymology
From Greek phlox, meaning "flame," a nod to the plant's vivid flower colors.