immortelle

/ɪmɔːˈtɛl/

Meanings

noun

Any of various papery flowers, often dried and used as decoration.

Examples :

"My grandmother's dried flower arrangement always features immortelles that keep their color for years. "

noun

Any of various trees of the genus Erythrina.

Examples :

"The farmer planted an immortelle to provide shade for his cacao trees. "

plant biology nature

Related Words

flowers noun

/ˈflaʊ.əz/ /ˈflaʊ.ɚz/

A colorful, conspicuous structure associated with angiosperms, frequently scented and attracting various insects, and which may or may not be used for sexual reproduction.

"The garden was full of flowers, attracting bees and butterflies with their bright colors and sweet smell. "

features noun

/ˈfiːtʃəz/ /ˈfitʃɚz/

One's structure or make-up: form, shape, bodily proportions.

"Her most striking features were her bright blue eyes and high cheekbones. "

grandmother noun

/ˈɡɹæn(d)ˌmʌðə(r)/ /ˈɡɹæn(d)ˌmʌðɚ/

A mother of someone's parent.

"My grandmother taught me how to bake cookies when I was a child. "

papery adjective

/ˈpeɪpəri/ /ˈpeɪpərɪ/

Being like paper in terms of consistency, thickness, texture, dryness, etc.

"The old book had a papery feel, and the pages crumbled when I tried to turn them. "

arrangement noun

/əˈɹeɪnd͡ʒmənt/

The act of arranging.

"The arrangement of chairs in the classroom made it easier for the students to see the teacher. "

decoration noun

/ˌdɛkəˈɹeɪʃən/

The act of adorning, embellishing, or honoring; ornamentation.

"The teacher used colorful posters as a decoration for the classroom. "

various adjective

/ˈvɛə.ɹi.əs/ /ˈvæɹ.i.əs/

Having a broad range (of different elements).

"The reasons are various."

immortelles noun

/ɪˌmɔːrˈtɛlz/ /ɪˌmɔːrˈtɛls/

Any of various papery flowers, often dried and used as decoration.

"My grandmother always had a vase filled with immortelles on her mantelpiece, their dried petals retaining their vibrant colors for years. "

always adverb

/ˈɔː(l).weɪz/ /ˈɔl.weɪz/

At all times; throughout all time; since the beginning.

"Airplanes did not always exist as a form of transportation."

planted verb

/ˈplæntəd/ /ˈplæntɪd/ /ˈplɑːntəd/ /ˈplɑːntɪd/

To place (a seed or plant) in soil or other substrate in order that it may live and grow.

"My daughter planted a sunflower seed in a small pot on the windowsill. "

flower noun

/ˈflaʊ.ə/ /ˈflaʊ.ɚ/ /ˈfləʊə/ /ˈfloʊɚ/

A colorful, conspicuous structure associated with angiosperms, frequently scented and attracting various insects, and which may or may not be used for sexual reproduction.

"The bright red flower in the garden attracted many butterflies. "

provide verb

/pɹəˈvaɪd/

To make a living; earn money for necessities.

"It is difficult to provide for my family working on minimum wage."