noun
phlox
floks
Phlox (noun) means a garden plant with clusters of small, brightly colored flowers, popular in flower beds. Example: “She planted phlox along the border to add color in early summer.”
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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.
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Etymology
From Greek phlox, meaning "flame," a nod to the plant's vivid flower colors.
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What does “phlox” mean?
The word “phlox” means a garden plant with clusters of small, brightly colored flowers, popular in flower beds. In plain terms, a common flowering garden plant, named after its flame-like colors.
How do you pronounce “phlox”?
“Phlox” is pronounced floks (/flɔks/ in IPA).
How do you use “phlox” in a sentence?
Here is “phlox” used in a sentence: “She planted phlox along the border to add color in early summer.”
What part of speech is “phlox”?
“Phlox” is a noun.
Where does the word “phlox” come from?
The word “phlox” comes from Greek. From Greek phlox, meaning "flame," a nod to the plant's vivid flower colors.
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