CYCLAMEN Definition & Meaning

cyclamen

[ sahy-kluh-muhn, -men, sik-luh- ]

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noun

any low-growing plant of the genus Cyclamen, belonging to the primrose family, having tuberous rootstocks and nodding white, purple, pink, or crimson flowers with reflexed petals.

cyclamen

/ ˈsɪkləmən; -ˌmɛn /

noun

any Old World plant of the primulaceous genus Cyclamen, having nodding white, pink, or red flowers, with reflexed petals See also sowbread

adjective

of a dark reddish-purple colour

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�y��vlog History and Origins

Origin of cyclamen¹

1540–50; < New Latin, Medieval Latin < Greek ��á��ī�Դǲ� bulbous plant, akin to ��ý��ǲ� cycle

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Origin of cyclamen¹

C16: from Medieval Latin, from Latin ��⳦��ī�Դǲ�, from Greek kuklaminos, probably from kuklos circle, referring to the bulb-like roots

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It said other flowers and plants, including crocus, early daffodils and cyclamens, were "all still standing tall" so the grounds would remain open as planned until Sunday.

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Samnite bronze head, a rare Waldesian Evangelical community and an ancient annual pageant with pagan roots that venerates a circular cane garlanded in wild cyclamen flowers.

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Add cold-season plantings like primroses, pansies, heather and cyclamen to pots and window boxes.

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Her taste at the Reserve is expressed in the Rhododendron Glen, the Ravine, the candelabra primulas, ginger, cyclamen, oxalis and other wildflowers on the property.

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The kidney-shaped leaves of cyclamen flowers — white, pink or lavender — have popped up between raised crypts.

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