A chrysanthemumA decorative flower often grown in gardens and used in arrangements. is a flowering plant known for its large, brightly colored bloomsFlowers, especially when they are open and fully visible.. The word can also mean the flower itself. In everyday use, people usually mean the ornamentalMade for decoration rather than for practical use. garden flower.
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Pronunciation
AI-generated pronunciation audio (OpenAI).
Accent: General American English
IPA: /krɪˈsænθəməm/
Easy pronunciation: kri-SAN-thuh-mum (approximate spelling).
Stress: Primary stress is on the second syllable: SAN.
Used for the cultivated flowering plant with showy blooms.
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Chrysanthemum Meaning
a garden flower plant with colorful blooms
Part of speech: noun
Definition: a cultivated flowering plant with bright, showy flower heads
Example: She planted chrysanthemums along the front walk for autumn color.
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Other Meanings of Chrysanthemum
Meaning 2
the bloom of the chrysanthemum plant
Part of speech: noun
Definition: the flower of a chrysanthemum plant
Example: She picked a white chrysanthemum for the vase.
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Chrysanthemum Synonyms
Similar Meaning
- mum
the flower of a chrysanthemum plant
- mum
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Common Mistakes
- People sometimes spell it as "chrysantemum" or shorten it in writing when the full word is needed.
- It refers to a flower or plant, not to a rose, daisy, or lily.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does chrysanthemum mean?
Chrysanthemum means a cultivated flowering plant with showy blooms. It can also refer to the flower itself.
What is a synonym for chrysanthemum?
A common everyday synonym is "mum," especially for the flower or plant.
Is chrysanthemum the flower or the plant?
It can mean both. The plant is a chrysanthemum, and its bloom is also called a chrysanthemum.
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