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ETYMOLOGY OF THE WORD PASSIONFLOWER

So called from the alleged resemblance between parts of the flower and the instruments of Christ's crucifixion.
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PRONUNCIATION OF PASSIONFLOWER

passionflower  [ˈpæʃənˌflaʊə] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF PASSIONFLOWER

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Passionflower 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 PASSIONFLOWER MEAN IN ENGLISH?

passionflower

Passiflora

Passiflora, known also as the passion flowers or passion vines, is a genus of about 500 species of flowering plants, the namesakes of the family Passifloraceae. They are mostly vines, with some being shrubs, and a few species being herbaceous. For information about the fruit of the passiflora plant, see passionfruit. The monotypic genus Hollrungia seems to be inseparable from Passiflora, but further study is needed.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH PASSIONFLOWER


bellflower
ˈbɛlˌflaʊə
cauliflower
ˈkɒlɪˌflaʊə
coneflower
ˈkəʊnˌflaʊə
cornflour
ˈkɔːnˌflaʊə
cornflower
ˈkɔːnˌflaʊə
dayflower
ˈdeɪˌflaʊə
foamflower
ˈfəʊmˌflaʊə
gilliflower
ˈdʒɪlɪˌflaʊə
gillyflower
ˈdʒɪlɪˌflaʊə
globeflower
ˈɡləʊbˌflaʊə
mayflower
ˈmeɪˌflaʊə
moonflower
ˈmuːnˌflaʊə
pasqueflower
ˈpɑːskˌflaʊə
satinflower
ˈsætɪnˌflaʊə
starflower
ˈstɑːˌflaʊə
strawflower
ˈstrɔːˌflaʊə
sunflower
ˈsʌnˌflaʊə
twinflower
ˈtwɪnˌflaʊə
wallflower
ˈwɔːlˌflaʊə
windflower
ˈwɪndˌflaʊə

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE PASSIONFLOWER

passion
passion fruit
passion killer
Passion play
Passion Sunday
Passion Week
passional
passionary
passionate
passionately
passionateness
passionless
passionlessly
passionlessness
passions
Passiontide
passivate
passivation
passive
passive balance of trade

WORDS THAT END LIKE PASSIONFLOWER

bird-of-paradise flower
blower
cam follower
elderflower
flower
follower
glass-blower
glower
lower
monkey flower
power
purple coneflower
safflower
snowblower
swallower
sword-swallower
the Mayflower
trumpet flower
whistle blower
whistle-blower
wild flower

Synonyms and antonyms of passionflower in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «passionflower» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF PASSIONFLOWER

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

Translator English - Chinese

西番莲
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

pasiflora
570 millions of speakers

English

passionflower
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

passionflower
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

الالام
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

пассифлора
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

maracujá
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

passionflower
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

passiflore
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Passionflower
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Passionsblume
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

トケイソウ
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

소우
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Passionflower
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

cây phong xa hoa
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

passionflower
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

Passionflower
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

tutku çiçeği
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

passiflora
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

passiflory
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

пасифлора
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

floarea pasiunii
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

passionflower
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

Passion
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

passions
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

passion
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of passionflower

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «PASSIONFLOWER»

The term «passionflower» is quite widely used and occupies the 49.664 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «PASSIONFLOWER» OVER TIME

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

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10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «PASSIONFLOWER»

Discover the use of passionflower in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to passionflower and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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Overcoming Sleep Disorders Naturally
Animal studies have shown that passionflower has a definite sedative effect and clinical studies have shown that it acts the same way in humans. In a French study, researchers gave either an herbal formula containing passionflower or a ...
Laurel Vukovic, 2005
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The New Healing Herbs: The Classic Guide to Nature's Best ...
They also prescribed juice from the leaves externally for burns, scalds, wounds, and toothache. Contemporary herbalists recommend passionflower primarily as a tranquilizer and sedative. They also consider it a digestive aid and pain reliever .
Michael Castleman, 2001
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The New Anti-aging Revolution: Stopping the Clock for a ...
Stopping the Clock for a Younger, Sexier, Happier You! Ronald Klatz, Robert Goldman, Bob Goldman. (Fitoteropia 2002:73:397-399l discovered that the methanol extract from the leaves of passionflower was as effective as codeine (a  ...
Ronald Klatz, Robert Goldman, Bob Goldman, 2003
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The Essential Guide to Herbal Safety
The person was taking three different herbal products: mistletoe; celery seed + Guaiacum + burdock root + sar- saparilla; valerian + skullcap + passionflower and the following conventional medications: verapamil, chlordiazepoxide, ...
‎2005
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Cortisol Control and the Beauty Connection: The All-natural, ...
Passionflower may be the exception among the more common herbs found in " relaxation teas," because a number of Indian studies have shown a clear anxiolytic (antianxiety) activity of Passiflora incarnata in both animals and humans.
Shawn Talbott, 2007
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Progress in Autism Research
Passionflower is also a popular herb used for sleep problems, and is the most common herb used in herbal sedative medications in England (Cauffield and Forbes, 1999). Passionflower is used for its sedative, hypnotic, and antispasmodic ...
Paul C. Carlisle, 2007
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American Herbal Products Association’s Botanical Safety ...
Passiflora incarnata L. SCN: passionflower OCN: apricot vine; maypop; wild passionflower QUICK REFERENCE SUMMARY Safety Class: 1 Interaction Class : A CONTRAINDICATIONS None known. OTHER PRECAUTIONS None known.
Zoë Gardner, Michael McGuffin, 2013
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A Neotropical Companion: An Introduction to the Animals, ...
Heliconid caterpillars feed almost exclusively on species of Passiflora or passionflower (Passifloraceae), a common vine numbering approximately 500 species. Like heliconids, passionflowers are largely Neotropical, and another name for ...
John C. Kricher, 1999
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Herbs and Nutrients for the Mind: A Guide to Natural Brain ...
BOTANICAL MEDICINES Passiflora incarnata (Passionflower) Passionflower contains several active constituents, including the flavonoid compounds and barman alkaloids.34 Passionflower acts as a sedative and hypnotic and anxiolytic ...
Chris D. Meletis, Jason E. Barker, 2004
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Herb-drug Interactions in Oncology
Barrie R. Cassileth, K. Simon Yeung, Jyothirmai Gubili. 506 PASSIONFLOWER % CONSTITUENTS Alkaloids: Harman, harmaline, harmalol, harmol, harmine Flavonoids: Vitexin, isovitexin, apigenin, luteolin glycosides (orientin, homoorientin, ...
Barrie R. Cassileth, K. Simon Yeung, Jyothirmai Gubili, 2010

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «PASSIONFLOWER»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term passionflower is used in the context of the following news items.
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Unwind and de-stress at Lefay Resort and Spa on Lake Garda
He also 'prescribed' a horsetail and passionflower tea – it's calming properties were surprisingly effective. Next stop was the Tuina massage. «Director magazine, Jul 15»
2
Can't sleep? These 6 simple tips may help
Herbal decaf tea: Chamomile, passionflower and valerian teas each have a sedating effect. For an extra dose of calm, add a teaspoon of honey ... «LancasterOnline, Jul 15»
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Quaglino's introduces: The Giovanni Gin Garden
Imagine the scent infusions of jasmine, honeysuckle and passionflower, an installation to tingle all senses. Tanqueray No.10, one of our favourite gins is distilled ... «The Handbook, Jul 15»
4
Passionflower weed causing a stink in the environment
Stinking passionflower (Passiflora foetida) is regarded as an environmental weed in Queensland, the Northern Territory, the coastal districts of ... «Bundaberg News Mail, Jul 15»
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Tanqueray builds a gin garden in the middle of London's Quaglino's …
The pergola sits slap bang in the middle of the dining area and features silk, jasmine, honeysuckle and passionflower. It will serve a bespoke ... «Harpers Wine & Spirit Trade Review, Jul 15»
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You will not believe the number of sounds this Indian musician can …
I was looking for covers of 'Passionflower', my first Jon Gomm song, mostly because I wanted to make myself believe that the stunts he ... «IBNLive, Jul 15»
7
Teas to help beat stress
Passionflower: It is also known as Kava-lite and claims to have given benefits similar to Kava tea. It is also used in Hawaiian punch and some ... «Times of India, Jun 15»
8
Get Zendaya's Glowing BET Awards Beauty Look
After it set, he used Passionflower and Argan Dry Oil with SPF 50 for a dewy, radiant finish. Avendano warns, however, that “too much glow can ... «The Fashion Spot, Jun 15»
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June is National Iced Tea month
For example, sipping passionflower tea works well to relieve anxiety; oolong tea boosts metabolism; white tea is the least processed and has ... «Reading Eagle, Jun 15»
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Lady Rozelle Raynes, Wren stoker - obituary
or “Coming to the pitchers, Passionflower?” Rozelle Raynes's book about her wartime adventures. On the night before D-Day, as she sat ... «Telegraph.co.uk, Jun 15»

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« EDUCALINGO. Passionflower [online]. Available <https://educalingo.com/en/dic-en/passionflower>. May 2024 ».
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