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10 Language-to-English DictionariesClematis
/kləˈmætɪs/Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
A genus of flowering plants in the buttercup family, known for their climbing habit and attractive flowers.
"The clematis in her garden bloomed beautifully in the spring." - 2
Any plant belonging to the genus Clematis, often used in landscaping for its decorative flowers.
"She chose a clematis to cover the trellis in her backyard."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The term 'clematis' originates from the Greek word 'klema', meaning 'a vine' or 'a climbing plant'. It was adopted into Latin and later into English in the 18th century, reflecting the plant's climbing nature and ornamental value in gardens.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Clematis" is said worldwide
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Clématite
Transliteration: kle-ma-teet
"La clématite est une plante grimpante populaire dans les jardins."
Clematis
Transliteration: kle-ma-tis
"Die Clematis blüht im Frühling in vielen Farben."
Clematide
Transliteration: kle-ma-ti-de
"La clematide è una pianta ornamentale molto apprezzata."
Clemátide
Transliteration: kle-ma-ti-de
"La clemátide es conocida por sus flores vibrantes."
Clematis
Transliteration: kle-ma-tis
"A clematis é uma planta trepadeira popular em jardins."
क्लेमाटिस
Transliteration: kle-ma-tis
"क्लेमाटिस एक सुंदर फूलों वाली बेल है।"
铁线莲
Transliteration: tiě xiàn lián
"铁线莲在春天开花，十分美丽。"
클레마티스
Transliteration: keul-le-ma-ti-seu
"클레마티스는 정원에서 인기 있는 덩굴식물입니다."
クレマチス
Transliteration: kuremachisu
"クレマチスは美しい花を持つ植物です。"
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