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ETYMOLOGY OF THE WORD BARBERTON DAISY

From Barberton, a town in Mpumulanga Province, South Africa.
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PRONUNCIATION OF BARBERTON DAISY

Barberton daisy  [ˈbɑːbətən] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF BARBERTON DAISY

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adverb
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preposition
conjunction
determiner
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Barberton daisy is a noun.
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WHAT DOES BARBERTON DAISY MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Barberton daisy

Gerbera jamesonii

Gerbera jamesonii is a species of flowering plant in the genus Gerbera. It is indigenous to South Eastern Africa and commonly known as the Barberton daisy, the Transvaal daisy, and as Barbertonse madeliefie in Afrikaans.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH BARBERTON DAISY


Atherton
ˈæθətən
Chadderton
ˈtʃædətən
charlatan
ˈʃɑːlətən
Chatterton
ˈtʃætətən
Chesterton
ˈtʃɛstətən
ciclaton
ˈsɪklətən
Ireton
ˈaɪətən
Northallerton
nɔːˈθælətən
Pinkerton
ˈpɪŋkətən
quieten
ˈkwaɪətən
Sheraton
ˈʃɛrətən
tarlatan
ˈtɑːlətən
Tetragrammaton
ˌtɛtrəˈɡræmətən

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE BARBERTON DAISY

Barbera
barberries
barberry
barbershop
barbershop quartet
barbet
barbette
barbican
barbicel
barbie
Barbie doll
Barbirolli
barbital
barbitone
barbiturate
barbiturate poisoning
barbituric
barbituric acid
Barbizon School

WORDS THAT END LIKE BARBERTON DAISY

bumpsadaisy
daisy
lackadaisy
Livingstone daisy
Michaelmas daisy
moon daisy
oxeye daisy
Shasta daisy
upsadaisy
upsy-daisy
whoops-a-daisy

Synonyms and antonyms of Barberton daisy in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «Barberton daisy» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF BARBERTON DAISY

Find out the translation of Barberton daisy to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of Barberton daisy from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «Barberton daisy» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

大丁草
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

Barberton daisy
570 millions of speakers

English

Barberton daisy
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

Barberton डेज़ी
380 millions of speakers
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Translator English - Arabic

باربرتون ديزي
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

Barberton ромашка
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

margarida do
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

বারবার্টন ডেইজি
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

Barberton daisy
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Barberton daisy
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Barberton Daisy
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

ガーベラ
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

거베라
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Barberton daisy
85 millions of speakers
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Translator English - Vietnamese

Barberton cúc
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

பார்பர்டன் டெய்சி
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

बार्बरटन डेझी
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

Barberton papatya
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

Barberton daisy
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

barberton stokrotka
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

Barberton ромашка
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

Barberton daisy
30 millions of speakers
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Translator English - Greek

Barberton μαργαρίτα
15 millions of speakers
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Translator English - Afrikaans

Barberton Daisy
14 millions of speakers
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Translator English - Swedish

Barberton daisy
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

Barberton daisy
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of Barberton daisy

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «BARBERTON DAISY»

The term «Barberton daisy» is used very little and occupies the 174.410 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «BARBERTON DAISY» OVER TIME

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about Barberton daisy

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10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «BARBERTON DAISY»

Discover the use of Barberton daisy in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to Barberton daisy and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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Flower Crops: Cultivation and Management
It is popularly known as Barberton daisy, Transvaal daisy, Veldt daisy, African daisy and Hilton daisy. Gerbera is a popular cut flower grown throughout the world. It is ideally suited for flower beds, borders, pots, window boxes and gardens.
Singh, A.K., 2006
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Actes Du 22e Congrès International Des Sciences Généalogique ...
The partilion of the shield is reminiscent of the continuum of the highveld, escarpment and eastem lowveld, while the Barberton daisy can be seen as alluding to the sun which rises over the province. The kudu supporters are indigenous to the ...
Claire Boudreau, Daniel Cogné, Auguste Vachon, 1998
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The South African what Flower is That?
Gerbera jamesonii G jamesonii hybrids GERBERA Asteraceae (=Compositae) Only one species in this genus is commonly cultivated: the well-known Barberton daisy, indigenous to the eastern Transvaal. From this herbaceous perennial with  ...
Kristo Pienaar, 2000
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Southern African Wild Flowers: Jewels of the Veld
The Bride's Bush Pavetta gracilifolia, and the Barberton Daisy, Gerbera jamesonii , are typically found in shady places around rock outcrops, growing together with a number of shrubs and small trees. These rocky habitats provide refuge from ...
‎2004
5
Ecotravel
... the Lowveld National Botanical Garden (situated off the White River Road), which features the more than 500 plant species indigenous to the region, including the paperbark thom tree, the fever tree, the impala lily, and the Barberton daisy.
Philip Harrison, 2004
6
Flowers for Trade
12 Gerbera Gerbera, commonly known as Transvaal Daisy, Barberton Daisy or African Daisy, is cultivated throughout the world under a wide range of climatic conditions for its attractive flowers. It is highly suitable for beds, borders, pots and  ...
V.L.Sheela, 2008
7
Touring in South Africa
Best known among the rich diversity of flowering plants occurring in the area is the showy Barberton daisy (Gerbera jamesonii) ©, which has become world famous. Other noteworthy plants include the Barberton Lowveld sugarbush ( Protea ...
Sandra Olivier, 2005
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The Lone Hunter
Barberton was also home to Sir Percy Fitzpatrick, author of Jock of the Bushveld, and the Barberton Daisy was discovered here. This was also the place where Jimmy was intent on selling his diamonds to continue with his evil deeds; maybe  ...
Chris Norris, 2012
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Floriculture: A Viable Business
GERBERA Origin: South Africa, Other common names - Transvaal Daisy, Barberton Daisy, African Daisy. Gerbera is a dwarf perennial herbaceous plant which is named after Gerber, a German naturalist. It is also known as African Daisy.
D. Ravinath, 2007
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The Wildlife of Southern Africa: A Field Guide to the ...
... well-known examples are pelargoniums, mesembrvanthemums, succulents including the ground aloes, crassulas, kalan- choes and euphorbias; over 600 species of ericas, the foul-smelling stapelias; helichrysums and the Barberton daisy, ...
Vincent Carruthers, 2005

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «BARBERTON DAISY»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term Barberton daisy is used in the context of the following news items.
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Philosophy of flowers
... Donghua University learned to make their own Ichiyo-style arrangements with bamboo, palm leaves, Barberton daisy, and baby's-breath. «Global Times, Jun 15»
2
Prescribe yourself a HOUSEPLANT: Infographic reveals which …
Houseplants including Lilyturf and Barberton daisy have been shown to remove the toxin from the air. 'Formaldehyde is a ubiquitous chemical ... «Daily Mail, May 15»
3
Amritsar farmers take fancy to gerbera cultivation in polyhouses
He said the flowers to be grown in controlled conditions include, gerbera, Barberton daisy and Transvaal daisy. "These flowers bloom around ... «Times of India, Oct 14»
4
Choose the right spot for the right plant
They include argyranthemum, Barberton daisy, Celtis africana, coprosma, cuphea, day lily, dianthus and zinnia. l “Three Drop” plants have high ... «Independent Online, Mar 14»
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Getting water-wise while the heat is on
They include argyranthemum, Barberton daisy, Celtis africana, coprosma, cuphea, day lily, dianthus, hibiscus, hydrangea, Mackaya bella, ... «Independent Online, Mar 14»
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The legends of Barberton
... barmaid who went from being a lady of the night to the queen of the town, the geology and the origins of the adored Barberton Daisy. «Jacaranda FM, Feb 14»
7
Flower bed plants to cheer you up
Paddy Namanya, a manager at The Flower Centre, Kampala, Freedom City Mall, recommends the Barberton Daisy (Gerbera Jamesonii) and ... «Daily Monitor, Mar 13»
8
Solutions for shady, dry spots
Art in the garden filled with orange gerberas. The hybridised descendants of our indigenous Barberton daisy will brighten up the darkest of ... «Independent Online, Mar 13»
9
Best air-filtering houseplants, according to NASA
... Gerbera daisy or Barberton daisy (Gerbera jamesonii); Pot mum or florist's chrysanthemum (Chrysantheium morifolium); Rubber plant (Ficus ... «Mother Nature Network, Dec 12»
10
Time to remember no play, no pay
They also offered contracts to most of the 22-player squad that wore the Barberton daisy at Craven Week. But the effects of those signings will ... «Mail & Guardian Online, Sep 12»

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« EDUCALINGO. Barberton daisy [online]. Available <https://educalingo.com/en/dic-en/barberton-daisy>. Apr 2024 ».
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