anemone

Meanings

• noun

  A type of flowering plant belonging to the buttercup family, characterized by their large, usually solitary, often brightly colored, and sometimes poisonous flowers.

  - "The anemone in my garden is blooming beautifully."
  - "The anemone is a popular subject for botanical paintings."
  - "The anemone is also known as the windflower due to its ability to open its petals in response to wind."
  - "Anemones are often used as decorative elements in underwater landscapes."

• noun

  A large, usually marine, polyp that can expand and contract to simulate the movements of its surrounding water, often found in coral reefs and belonging to the phylum Cnidaria.

  - "The anemone's stinging cells help it to capture prey."
  - "The clownfish lives among the tentacles of an anemone for protection."
  - "Anemones play a crucial role in maintaining the balance of coral reef ecosystems."

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Pronunciation

1. /əˈnɛm.ə.ni/
   
   
   
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Rhymes

Words rhyming with anemone
Helenone , Leonore , Terenone

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Variants

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anemone , anemones , windflower , rue anemone , rue anemones , sea anemone , sea anemones , wood anemone , wood anemones

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Etymology

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From the Greek word 'anemōne', meaning 'dangerous wind' or 'wind flower'.

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Trivia

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1. Anemones are not true flowers, but rather modified leaves.

2. Anemones are the state flower of Washington.

3. The anemone is the national flower of Belgium.

4. Anemones are rich in calcium oxalate crystals, which can cause irritation if ingested or come into contact with the skin.

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Related Concepts

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1. Buttercup family: Anemones belong to the Ranunculaceae or buttercup family, which includes a wide variety of flowering plants.

2. Cnidaria: Anemones are a type of cnidarian, a phylum of animals that also includes jellyfish, sea anemones, and corals.

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Culture

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Anemones have been used in various cultural and symbolic contexts throughout history. In ancient Greece, anemones were associated with the goddess Aphrodite and were believed to represent love and rebirth. In medieval Europe, anemones were used as decorations for religious ceremonies and as symbols of resurrection and immortality. In modern times, anemones have been featured in literature, art, and music, and continue to inspire fascination and admiration.

How to Memorize "anemone"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a brightly colored flower with a large, often solitary bloom. Visualize the way it moves in the wind, and remember that this is an anemone.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'anemone' with 'dangerous wind' or 'wind flower'. Remember that it is a large, often brightly colored flower that can be found both on land and in the sea.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic by associating the word 'anemone' with the phrase 'A Dangerous Wind Flower' or 'An Elephant Never Forgets One'.

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