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petunia
UK /pəˈtʲuːnjə/ US /pəˈtʃuːnjə/
noun 3adj 1name 1
Collocations
3VERB + PETUNIA
thought
PETUNIA + NOUN
armenian, pancracio, tomasa
PREP.
from, with
Definitions
noun
1
Any of the flowering plants of genus Petunia, of which most garden varieties are hybrids.
Usually petunias are quite pest free, but aphids are occasional problems.
The small purple petunias are produced in profusion and without ceasing during the entire season.
2
A dark purple colour, like that of some petunia flowers.
3
A homosexual.
adj
1
Of a dark purple colour, like that of some petunia flowers.
name
1
A female given name from English.
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Usually petunias are quite pest free, but aphids are occasional problems.
Wiktionary02
The small purple petunias are produced in profusion and without ceasing during the entire season.
Wiktionary03
Closely related calibrachoas, often called miniature petunias, offer dainty petunia-like blossoms that are perfect for planting in pots. No matter what type of petunias you choose, they all prefer ple
Wiktionary04
I propose replacing "Tom and Mary" with "Pancras and Petunia."
Tatoeba · #547836105
What's a petunia?
Tatoeba · #785783806
Petunia and Tomasa are friends, but Mario and Pancracio aren't.
Tatoeba · #13661484Usage Notes
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