Gerea - Meaning, Definition & English Examples
Gerea is a rare term referring to a type of flowering plant in the sunflower family, often found in arid regions. It is also used as a given name in some cultures.
Definition:
A small genus of flowering plants in the sunflower family, native to North America.
Synonyms:
sunflower, daisy, aster, marigold
Part of Speech:
noun
Antonyms:
weed, non-flowering plant
Common Collocations:
desert gerea, yellow gerea, gerea flowers
Derivatives:
gereas, gereaceous
Usage Tips:
Use "gerea" when referring to this specific genus of plants; avoid confusion with similar-looking flowers like daisies.
Common Phrases:
blooming gerea, wild gerea, gerea in the desert
Etymology:
Derived from Greek "geraios" (old), possibly referring to the plant's appearance or habitat.
Examples:
- 1. The gerea blooms brightly in the desert sun.
- 2. She picked a yellow gerea for her bouquet.
- 3. Gerea plants thrive in arid conditions.
- 4. The hiker admired the wild gerea along the trail.