coleus

Estimated CEFR level: C2 — Proficiency

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  1. noun any of various Old World tropical plants of the genus Coleus having multicolored decorative leaves and spikes of blue flowers

Etymology

From the genus name translingual Coleus, from Latin coleus, from Ancient Greek κολεός (koleós, “sheath”) in reference to the manner in which the stamens are united.

In classic literature

Synonyms

flame nettle

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