Meaning & use
Transvaal daisy
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Meaning
nouncountable
A colorful daisy-like flower from South Africa, often grown in gardens and used in bouquets.
Grammar: Countable; plural is Transvaal daisies.
Patterns
- a Transvaal daisy
- Transvaal daisies
- grow Transvaal daisies
The Transvaal daisy is known for its bright petals and long stems.
She planted Transvaal daisies along the garden path.
Florists often use Transvaal daisies in colorful arrangements.
Word forms
| plural | Transvaal daisies |
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Common combinations
- Transvaal daisy flower
- The Transvaal daisy flower comes in many colors.
- grow Transvaal daisies
- They grow Transvaal daisies in the greenhouse.
- Transvaal daisy arrangement
- The florist made a Transvaal daisy arrangement for the wedding.
Synonyms and how they differ
- gerbera
- Gerbera is the more common everyday name for the same flower; Transvaal daisy is a regional or formal alternative.
- Barberton daisy
- Barberton daisy is another name for this flower, named after a town in South Africa.
Commonly confused: Transvaal daisy or daisy?
Transvaal daisy vs daisy
A daisy is a small wildflower with white petals and a yellow center, while a Transvaal daisy is a larger, brightly colored South African flower.
Practice
What is another common name for the Transvaal daisy?
Choose one answer.
The Transvaal daisy is also called the gerbera or Barberton daisy. Sunflower, rose, and tulip are different flowers.
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