🇫🇷French Source WordCode: FR

Kalanchoé

Pronunciation / Transliteration: ka-lan-sho-eh

🇬🇧 Direct English Meaning:
Kalanchoe/kəˈlæn.koʊ/
nounCEFR B2 (Upper)Top #15000 frequency
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🇫🇷 Example Sentence in French:

"Le kalanchoé est une plante populaire dans les jardins."

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2 senses
As noun
  1. 1

    A genus of succulent plants, often cultivated for their ornamental flowers and foliage.

    "The kalanchoe in her garden bloomed beautifully, showcasing vibrant colors."
  2. 2

    Any plant belonging to the genus Kalanchoe, particularly those used in horticulture.

    "She decided to buy a kalanchoe for her indoor plant collection."

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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology

The term 'kalanchoe' originates from the Chinese word 'kalanchoe', which was adopted into Latin and then into English. It refers to a genus of succulent plants that are native to Madagascar and have been cultivated for ornamental purposes since the 18th century.

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