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strelitzia

/ strɛˈlɪtsɪə /

noun

  1. any southern African perennial herbaceous plant of the genus Strelitzia, cultivated for its showy flowers: includes the bird-of-paradise flower: family Strelitziaceae

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Word History and Origins

Origin of strelitzia1

C18: named after Charlotte of Mecklenburg- Strelitz (1744–1818), queen of George III of Great Britain and Ireland

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Example Sentences

The principal other genera, Strelitzia and Heliconia, are both remarkable for the brilliant colours of their flowers.

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