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ETYMOLOGY OF THE WORD EUPHORBIA

Euforbia: from Latin euphorbea African plant named after Euphorbus, first-century ad Greek physician.
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PRONUNCIATION OF EUPHORBIA

euphorbia  [juːˈfɔːbɪə] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF EUPHORBIA

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preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Euphorbia 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 EUPHORBIA MEAN IN ENGLISH?

euphorbia

Euphorbia

Euphorbia is a genus of flowering plants belonging to the family Euphorbiaceae. Consisting of 2008 species, Euphorbia is the fourth largest genus of flowering plants; it also has one of the largest ranges of chromosome counts, along with Rumex and Senecio. Members of the family and genus are commonly referred to as spurges. Euphorbia antiquorum is the type species for the genus Euphorbia; it was described by Carl Linnaeus in 1753 in Species Plantarum. The family is primarily found in the tropical and subtropical regions of Africa and the Americas, but also in temperate zones worldwide. Succulent species originate mostly from Africa, the Americas and Madagascar. There exists a wide range of insular species: on the Hawaiian Islands, where spurges are collectively known as "akoko", and on the Canary Islands as "tabaibas". The common name "spurge" derives from the Middle English/Old French espurge, due to the use of the plant's sap as a purgative. Spurge often presents itself as a noxious weed, harmful to lawns and gardens.

Definition of euphorbia in the English dictionary

The definition of euphorbia in the dictionary is any plant of the genus Euphorbia, such as the spurges and poinsettia: family Euphorbiaceae.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH EUPHORBIA


conurbia
kənˈɜːbɪə
erbia
ˈɜːbɪə
exurbia
ɛksˈɜːbɪə
herbier
ˈhɜːbɪə
hypercarbia
ˌhaɪpəˈkɑːbɪə
Nubia
ˈnjuːbɪə
Picabia
pɪˈkɑːbɪə
Serbia
ˈsɜːbɪə
suburbia
səˈbɜːbɪə
terbia
ˈtɜːbɪə
urbia
ˈɜːbɪə
ytterbia
ɪˈtɜːbɪə

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE EUPHORBIA

euphon
euphonic
euphonically
euphonies
euphonious
euphoniously
euphoniousness
euphonise
euphonism
euphonium
euphonius
euphonize
euphony
euphorbiaceous
euphorbium
euphoria
euphoriant
euphoric
euphorically
euphotic

WORDS THAT END LIKE EUPHORBIA

Abia
British Columbia
cambia
Colombia
Columbia
cumbia
District of Columbia
Gambia
homophobia
hydrophobia
labia
Libia
Namibia
phobia
Rabia
Robbia
Saudi Arabia
The Gambia
tibia
Zambia

Synonyms and antonyms of euphorbia in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «euphorbia» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF EUPHORBIA

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

Translator English - Chinese

甘遂
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

euphorbia
570 millions of speakers

English

euphorbia
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

थूहर
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

الفربيون
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

молочай
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

Euphorbia
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

প্রণত
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

euphorbe
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Euphorbia
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Euphorbia
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

トウダイグサ属
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

euphorbia
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Euphorbia
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

Euphorbia
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

Euphorbia
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

युरोहोबिया
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

sütleğen
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

euforbia
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

euphorbia
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

молочай
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

Euphorbia
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

euphorbia
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

Euphorbia
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

euphorbia
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

euphorbia
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of euphorbia

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «EUPHORBIA»

The term «euphorbia» is regularly used and occupies the 59.164 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «EUPHORBIA» OVER TIME

The graph expresses the annual evolution of the frequency of use of the word «euphorbia» during the past 500 years. Its implementation is based on analysing how often the term «euphorbia» 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 euphorbia

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10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «EUPHORBIA»

Discover the use of euphorbia in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to euphorbia and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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Illustrated Handbook of Succulent Plants: Dicotyledons
... 367 Tinospora : 313 -caffra:313 - fragosa: 313 - stuhlmannii — > T. tenera: 313 - tenera: 313 Tirucallia — > Euphorbia: 102 - aequoris — > Euphorbia aequoris: 105 - alata —> Euphorbia alata: 106 — alluaudii — > Euphorbia leucodendron: ...
Urs Eggli, 2002
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Flora of the Sudan-Uganda Border Area East of the Nile: ...
Hiern 380 Euphorbia L. 163 Euphorbia ampliphylla Pax 163;734 Euphorbia bongensis Kotschy & Peyr. 163;692 Euphorbia breviarticulata Pax 164 var. breviarticulata 164 Euphorbia calycina N.E. Br. 164 Euphorbia candelabrum Kotschy 164 ...
Ib Friis, Kaj Vollesen, 2005
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Medicinal Plants
... 602 Euphorbia abyssinica, 256 Euphorbia acalyphoides, 261 Euphorbia aegyptiaca, 258 Euphorbia agowensis, 261 Euphorbia ampliphylla, 256 Euphorbia angustiflora, 293 Euphorbia antso, 252 Euphorbia baga, 258 Euphorbia bakeriana ...
‎2008
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Succulent Flora of Southern Africa
Euphorbia giessii Leach, 113 Euphorbia giandularis Leach & Williamson, 113 Euphorbia globosa (Haw.) Sims. 125 Euphorbia gorgonis Berger, 120 Euphorbia gossypina Pax, 142, 145 Euphorbia gracilicaulis Leach. 140 Euphorbia ...
Doreen Court, 2000
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Vascular Plants of Russia and Adjacent States (the Former USSR)
croizatii Hurusawa = Euphorbia leoncroizatii esula (L.) Rydb. subsp. maackii ( Meinsh.) Hurusawa, p.p. = Euphorbia maackii - subsp. maackii (Meinsh.) Hurusawa var. subcordatus (CA. Mey.) Hurusawa = Euphorbia subcordata Leptopus ...
S. K. Czerepanov, 2007
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International Poisonous Plants Checklist: An Evidence-Based ...
(1981) Irritant contact dermatitis from an ornamental Euphorbia. Contact Dermatitis 7(1):19-22. euphorbia heTerophylla L. [Euphorbiaceae] Synonyms: euphorbia geniculata Ortega Common Names: chilamatillo; fiddler's-spurge; golondrina; ...
D. Jesse Wagstaff, 2008
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Handbook of Alien Species in Europe: DAISIE
E Euphorbia dulcis L. E Euphorbia epithymoides L. E Euphorbia esula L. E Euphorbia exigua L. E Euphorbia falcataL. E Euphorbia × gayeri Boros & Soo E Euphorbia helioscopia L. A Euphorbia ingens E. Mey E Euphorbia lagascae Sprengel ...
‎2008
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CRC Ethnobotany Desk Reference
Euphorbia ovalifolia 341 Euphorbia serpens 10913. (1) Euphorbia ovalifolia; (3) euphorbiaceae; (4) Argentina; (6) corns 10914. (1) Euphorbia palustris; (3) euphorbiaceae; (4) Russia; (6) warts 10935. 10915. (1) Euphorbia papillosa; (3)  ...
Tim Johnson, 1998
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Flora of Tropical East Africa - Euphorbiac v2 (1988)
var. benguelensis Pax, 429 var. vilfasa Pax, 429 Euphorbia poissonii Pax, 495 Euphorbia polyantlia Pax, 451 Euphorbia potycnemoides Boiss., 428 Euphorbia preussii Pax, 435 Euphorbia proballyana Leach, 507 Euphorbia prostrata Ait., 421 ...
A. R. Smith, Susan Carter, 1988
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Plants of British Columbia: Scientific and Common Names of ...
Moldenkc SY: Chanuicsyce tracyi Small SY: Euphorbia maculata L. SY: Euphorbia supina Raf. Chamaesyce mathewsii Small = Chamaesyce maculata [ CHAMMAC] Chanuiesvce neomexicana (Greene) Standl. = Chamaesyce serpyllifolia ...
Hong Qian, K. Klinka, 1998

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «EUPHORBIA»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term euphorbia is used in the context of the following news items.
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Twitter talk can offer advice like a virtual…
It didn't take long until Zach Ingrum, a farmer from Athens, Alabama, recognized the weed as a prostrate spurge (Euphorbia supine) and ... «Western Producer, Jul 15»
2
The bold and the beautiful
I arranged three pots in the backyard to cover up a storage area with taro, hard working euphorbia Diamond Dust, and Pink Star Charm ... «Hamilton Spectator, Jul 15»
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Great Chelsea Garden Challenge winner Sean Murray's six of the …
Euphorbia Robbiae: “I use this a lot in my garden design as a background plant. “It grows in everything from dry shade – I've got it under trees ... «Express.co.uk, Jul 15»
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Bexhill Floral Group
... a shape representing the rolling hills of the Cotswolds with contrasting foliage, tiny white orchids, euphorbia, liatris, pink veronica and roses. «Bexhill Observer, Jul 15»
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A summertime Q & A from readers
... mollis), catmint (Nepeta), Donkey-tail spurge (Euphorbia myrsinites), speedwell (Veronica spicata) and 'May Night' Salvia (Salvia nemorosa). «Niagara Falls Review, Jul 15»
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Everything you need to know about succulents
Two euphorbias that the box stores commonly sell in their indoor area are Euphorbia psuedocactus and Euphorbia milii, also known as crown ... «Mother Nature Network, Jul 15»
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The Kaplan-Hoffman home in SLO: Designed for drought
A grouping of the interesting Euphorbia and Muhlenbergia 'Deer Grass' define one side of the yard. Helianthemum 'Rock rose' which loves a ... «The San Luis Obispo Tribune, Jul 15»
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This Humble Cactus Could Help Fuel Our Drought-Stricken World
... them — and another CAM plant, a shrub called Euphorbia tirucalli — a possible match for making bioenergy, especially in a time of drought. «Gizmodo Australia, Jul 15»
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Poisonous posies in the potager
Plants in the Euphorbia genus (includes Poinsettia) have a milky sap that can be extremely irritating to the skin and can cause blindness if it ... «The Paulding County Progress, Jul 15»
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RE-LEAF: Be kind to your plants in the heat
Container grown plants definitely benefit from additional nitrogen fertilizer throughout the growing season. The pink Penta and white Euphorbia ... «Odessa American, Jul 15»

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