moonflower

Meanings

• noun

  A large, night-blooming plant with white or pink flowers that have a distinctive odor and resemble the moon in shape.

  - "The garden was filled with the sweet scent of moonflowers at night."
  - "The moonflower is a popular subject in nighttime landscapes and still life paintings."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with moonflower
cooler , ruler , moolah , cooler

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Variants

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moonflower , moonflowers

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Etymology

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The name moonflower comes from the fact that its large, white or pink flowers open at night, making them resemble the moon.

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Trivia

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1. Moonflowers are actually a type of vine, and can grow up to 20 feet long.

2. The moonflower is also known as the 'Moon-in-a-Bottle' due to its unique shape and nighttime blooming.

3. Moonflowers require a long growing season and warm temperatures to bloom.

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Related Concepts

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1. Night-blooming plants: Plants that bloom during the night, such as moonflowers, jasmine, and night-blooming cereus.

2. Nightscape: A representation of the nighttime world, often including the moon, stars, and night-blooming flowers.

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Culture

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Moonflowers have been used in various cultures for their beauty and symbolism. In some Native American cultures, the moonflower was considered a sacred plant and used in spiritual rituals. In literature, moonflowers have appeared in works by authors such as Mark Twain and Nathaniel Hawthorne.

How to Memorize "moonflower"

1. visualize
   

   - To memorize the moonflower, visualize a large, white or pink flower opening at night in a garden or field.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the moonflower with the nighttime, the moon, and the sweet scent of its flowers.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Moonlight Flowers' to remember the name moonflower.

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