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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.

gerea

/ˈdʒɪəriə/ /ˈdʒɪərɪə/

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.

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