celosia
Americannoun
noun
Etymology
Origin of celosia
< New Latin (Linnaeus), apparently an irregular derivative of Greek kḗleos burning, from the burnt appearance of the flowers of some species; see -ia
Example Sentences
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Cempasúchil and celosia flowers surrounded graves on Calle 7 as families swept the dust, hung strips of papel picado and sat together at grave sites.
From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 6, 2023
A wreath with pink and light blue flowers rested in front of the memorial plaque accompanied by more cempasúchil and celosia flowers.
From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 6, 2023
This weekend, visitors can enjoy clipping their own bouquets full of fall favorites such as zinnias, sunflowers, celosia, phlox and marigolds.
From New York Times • Aug. 29, 2020
His crew of 14 workers begin to replace the Halloween-inspired marigolds, mums and celosia flowers in the town square with 300 red poinsettias, 600 white cyclamens and 80 white azaleas.
From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 10, 2018
“Isn’t this the most glorious celosia? My gardens have been beautiful this year, even with all the rain.”
From Each Little Bird That Sings by Deborah Wiles
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