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Why don't you get a haircut? You look like a chrysanthemum.
P. G. Wodehouse

Meaning of "chrysanthemum" in the English dictionary

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ETYMOLOGY OF THE WORD CHRYSANTHEMUM

From Latin: marigold, from Greek khrusanthemon, from khrusos gold + anthemon flower.
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Etymology is the study of the origin of words and their changes in structure and significance.
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PRONUNCIATION OF CHRYSANTHEMUM

chrysanthemum  [krɪˈsænθəməm] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF CHRYSANTHEMUM

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Chrysanthemum is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES CHRYSANTHEMUM MEAN IN ENGLISH?

chrysanthemum

Chrysanthemum

Chrysanthemums, sometimes called mums or chrysanths, are flowering plants of the genus Chrysanthemum in the family Asteraceae. They are native to Asia and northeastern Europe. Most species originate from East Asia and the center of diversity is in China. There are about 40 valid species. There are countless horticultural varieties and cultivars.

Definition of chrysanthemum in the English dictionary

The definition of chrysanthemum in the dictionary is any widely cultivated plant of the genus Chrysanthemum, esp C. morifolium of China, having brightly coloured showy flower heads: family Asteraceae. Other definition of chrysanthemum is any other plant of the genus Chrysanthemum, such as oxeye daisy.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH CHRYSANTHEMUM


amomum
əˈməʊməm
cardamum
ˈkɑːdəməm
extremum
ɪkˈstriːməm
helianthemum
hiːlɪˈænθəməm
infimum
ˈɪnfɪməm
lithospermum
ˌlɪθəʊˈspɜːməm
maximum
ˈmæksɪməm
menispermum
ˌmɛnɪˈspɜːməm
mesembryanthemum
mɪzˌɛmbrɪˈænθɪməm
minimum
ˈmɪnɪməm
optimum
ˈɒptɪməm
Pergamum
ˈpɜːɡəməm
simillimum
sɪˈmɪlɪməm
suboptimum
sʌbˈɒptɪməm
xeranthemum
zɪəˈrænθəməm
xylobalsamum
ˌzaɪləʊˈbɔːlsəməm

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE CHRYSANTHEMUM

chrysalid
chrysalidal
chrysalides
chrysalis
chrysanth
chrysarobin
chryselephantine
chrysoberyl
chrysocolla
chrysocracy
chrysolite
chrysolitic
chrysomelid
chrysophan
chrysophilite
chrysophyte
chrysoprase
Chrysostom
chrysotile

WORDS THAT END LIKE CHRYSANTHEMUM

album
aluminium
aluminum
at a premium
Belgium
Comum
cum
datum
forum
hum
medium
mum
museum
petroleum
platinum
premium
school-gate mum
stadium
sum
um

Synonyms and antonyms of chrysanthemum in the English dictionary of synonyms

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Translation of «chrysanthemum» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF CHRYSANTHEMUM

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

Translator English - Chinese

菊花
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

crisantemo
570 millions of speakers

English

chrysanthemum
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

गुलदाउदी
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

أُقْحُوان
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

хризантема
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

crisântemo
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

চন্দ্রমল্লিকা
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

chrysanthème
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Kekwa
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Chrysantheme
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

キク
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

국화
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Chrysanthemum
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

cây hoa cúc
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

கிரிஸான்தமம்
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

गुडदी फुलांचे एक झाड
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

krizantem
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

crisantemo
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

chryzantema
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

хризантема
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

crizantemă
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

χρυσάνθεμο
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

krisant
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

krysantemum
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

krysantemum
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of chrysanthemum

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «CHRYSANTHEMUM»

The term «chrysanthemum» is quite widely used and occupies the 39.383 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «CHRYSANTHEMUM» OVER TIME

The graph expresses the annual evolution of the frequency of use of the word «chrysanthemum» during the past 500 years. Its implementation is based on analysing how often the term «chrysanthemum» appears in digitalised printed sources in English between the year 1500 and the present day.

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

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QUOTES WITH «CHRYSANTHEMUM»

Famous quotes and sentences with the word chrysanthemum.
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P. G. Wodehouse
Why don't you get a haircut? You look like a chrysanthemum.

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «CHRYSANTHEMUM»

Discover the use of chrysanthemum in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to chrysanthemum and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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The Chrysanthemum and the Sword
The Chrysanthemum and the Sword is a revealing look at how and why our cultures differ, making it the perfect introduction to Japanese history and customs.
Ruth Benedict, 2006
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The Sign of the Chrysanthemum
Muna has never known his father -- a samurai, a noble warrior. But Muna's mother has told Muna how he will know him one day: by the sign of the chrysanthemum.
Katherine Paterson, 1988
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Chrysanthemum
Chrysanthemum. When she was old enough to appreciate it, Chrysanthemum loved her name. And then she started school. "I'm named after my grandmother," said Victoria. "You're named after a flower." Chrysanthemum wilted.
Kevin Henkes, 1996
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Chrysanthemum
The Blue Knight captured Arthur, Percival the dragon demanded a virgin, Queen Vivian decided it would be the perfect time to stage a coup and the Abbott at Solomon's Choice Abbey chose Chrysanthemum for their ritual deflowering.Will Gareth ...
Anny Cook, 2007
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Chrysanthemum Culture
The Primary Purpose Of This Book Is To Help Growers Understand The Principle And Procedure For Raising Blooms Of An Improved Quality.
S. C. Dey, 2002
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The Chrysanthemum Throne: A History of the Emperors of Japan
In this first general study of the Japanese imperial institution throughout its history, Peter Martin brings together inaccessible material, much of it available only in Japanese.
Peter Martin, 1997
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Princess Masako: Prisoner of the Chrysanthemum Throne
But most of all, this is a story about a love affair that went tragically wrong. The paperback edition will contain a new afterword by the author, discussing the impact this book had in Japan, where it was banned.
Ben Hills, 2006
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Japan: Madame Chrysanthemum
This book is the first Western romance to be set in Japan and ushered in the vogue for all things Japanese.
Pierre Loti, 1985
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Red Chrysanthemum: A Thriller
Sano fights desperately to save his family and his honor, as Laura Joh Rowland draws on the tradition of the classic film Rashomon to bring us a masterful tale of intrigue and treachery.
Laura Joh Rowland, 2007
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Chrysanthemum
Chrysanthemum is an intriguing mystery in which the author takes us from the cerebral world of Silicon Valley to the emerging military-political ambitions of a new Japan.
Marvin Mixon, 2008

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «CHRYSANTHEMUM»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term chrysanthemum is used in the context of the following news items.
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EDDIE SEAGLE: Pruning by deer a problem for many
#Chrysanthemum spp. (mums): Reaching a height and width of 3 feet, this renowned fall-blooming perennial offers a wide range of colors from ... «The Albany Herald, Jul 15»
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• POTPOURRI •
The lecture, sponsored by the New Jersey State Chrysanthemum Society, will be followed by a group discussion on how, what and when to ... «New Jersey Hills, Jul 15»
3
Parrish Art Museum's Annual Midsummer Party Inspired By Artwork …
For the Museum's decor, Ron Wendt Design drew inspiration from Chuck Close's "Anthurium" and "Chrysanthemum" photographs. The Midsummer Party will ... «Hamptons.com, Jul 15»
4
Upcoming Sister Cities events
Oct. 4: Lauritzen Gardens opens its Japanese-themed Fall Chrysanthemum Show, with an additional collaboration with the Omaha Sister Cities ... «Omaha World-Herald, Jul 15»
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Bitcoin Price Pushing Higher On Expected "No" Vote
Price is pushing up against a long-term dynamic envelope, from the 1-day chart, and drawn in Greek Chrysanthemum pink in the chart above. «CryptoCoinsNews, Jul 15»
6
Delayed July 4 fireworks light the sky over Franklin
At 9:15 p.m., the show got underway with a diverse rocketry lineup -- multi-colored barrages of chrysanthemum, willow and traditional ... «Franklin Home Page, Jul 15»
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Butterfly garden planted at AY Jackson
The students included coneflower, yarrow, blanket flower, sage, chrysanthemum, bee balm, joe pye weed, Cinderella milkweed and butterfly ... «www.ottawacommunitynews.com/, Jul 15»
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Fireworks behind the scenes
Chrysanthemum: A spherical firework with more fullness than a peony. Palm: A firework that trails bits of light downward, giving the effect of a ... «Lansing State Journal, Jul 15»
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Kyoto's flowering backstreets are blooming good
Also known in Japanese as 'efudegiku,' meaning 'paintbrush chrysanthemum.' Another name is 'Venus paintbrush' due to its beautiful flower. «Asahi Shimbun, Jul 15»
10
Listen to Florida politicians for a safe Independence Day weekend
... products that includes the Megabanger Bill Ball Jumbo Crackling Mine, the Red Lantern Autumn Chrysanthemum No. 0851 and the TNT Bee ... «Palm Beach Post, Jul 15»

REFERENCE
« EDUCALINGO. Chrysanthemum [online]. Available <https://educalingo.com/en/dic-en/chrysanthemum>. Apr 2024 ».
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