phlox
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.”
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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She planted _____ along the border to add color in early summer.
Etymology
From Greek phlox, meaning "flame," a nod to the plant's vivid flower colors.
Rhymes for phlox
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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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