Meaning & use
Gerbera
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A brightly colored daisy-like flower, native to parts of Africa and Asia, widely cultivated for gardens and cut-flower arrangements.
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The bride chose orange gerberas to brighten up the reception tables.
Gerberas are popular in floral arrangements because their long stems and bold colors last well in a vase.
A note on using this word
The flower is named after the German naturalist Traugott Gerber, who studied plants in the 18th century.
Words with a similar meaning
gerbera daisyAfrican daisy
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