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ETYMOLOGY OF THE WORD SKIMMIA

New Latin from Japanese (mijama-) shikimi, a native name of the plant.
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PRONUNCIATION OF SKIMMIA

skimmia  [ˈskɪmɪə] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF SKIMMIA

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Skimmia is a noun.
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WHAT DOES SKIMMIA MEAN IN ENGLISH?

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Skimmia

Skimmia is a genus of four species of evergreen shrubs and small trees in the Rue family, Rutaceae, all native to warm temperate regions of Asia. The leaves are clustered at the ends of the shoots, simple, lanceolate, 6-21 cm long and 2-5 cm broad, with a smooth margin. The flowers are in dense panicle clusters, each flower small, 6-15 mm diameter, with 4-7 petals. The fruit is red to black, 6-12 mm diameter, a fleshy drupe containing a single seed. All parts of the plant have a pungent aroma when crushed. The botanical name, Skimmia, is a Latinization of shikimi, which is the Japanese name for Illicium religiosum as well as an element in miyama shikimi, the Japanese name for Skimmia japonica. Species and subspecies ▪ Skimmia anquetilia. Western Himalaya to Afghanistan. Shrub to 2 m. ▪ Skimmia arborescens. Eastern Himalaya to southeast Asia. Shrub or small tree to 15 m. ▪ Skimmia japonica. Japan, Korea, China. Shrub to 7 m. ▪ Skimmia laureola. Nepal to Vietnam and China. Shrub or small tree to 13 m.

Definition of skimmia in the English dictionary

The definition of skimmia in the dictionary is any rutaceous shrub of the S and SE Asian genus Skimmia, grown for their ornamental red berries and evergreen foliage.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH SKIMMIA


adynamia
ˌædɪˈneɪmɪə
alexithymia
ˌeɪlɛksɪˈθaɪmɪə
bonamia
bɒˈneɪmɪə
bulimia
bjuːˈlɪmɪə
Calimere
ˈkælɪmɪə
cyclothymia
ˌsaɪkləʊˈθaɪmɪə
dysthymia
dɪsˈθaɪmɪə
epithalamia
ˌɛpɪθəˈleɪmɪə
euthymia
juːˈθɪmɪə
hypothymia
haɪpəˈθaɪmɪə
lamia
ˈleɪmɪə
limier
ˈlaɪmɪə
macadamia
ˌmækəˈdeɪmɪə
macrozamia
ˌmækrəʊˈzeɪmɪə
Mesopotamia
ˌmɛsəpəˈteɪmɪə
Namier
ˈneɪmɪə
prothalamia
ˌprəʊθəˈleɪmɪə
schizothymia
ˌskɪtsəʊˈθaɪmɪə
slimier
ˈslaɪmɪə
zamia
ˈzeɪmɪə

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE SKIMMIA

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skimmington
skimo
skimobile
skimp
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skimpily

WORDS THAT END LIKE SKIMMIA

academia
Accademia
amia
anaemia
anemia
anosmia
arrhythmia
azoospermia
Bohemia
hyperglycaemia
hyperlipidaemia
hyperthermia
hypoglycaemia
hypoglycemia
hypothermia
ischemia
leukaemia
mummia
thalassaemia
viremia

Synonyms and antonyms of skimmia in the English dictionary of synonyms

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Translation of «skimmia» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF SKIMMIA

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Translator English - Spanish

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570 millions of speakers

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Translator English - Hindi

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280 millions of speakers

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Skimmia
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Skimmia
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Skimmia
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

シキミ
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

skimmia
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Skimmia
85 millions of speakers
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Translator English - Vietnamese

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80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

skimmia
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

स्किमिया
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

skimmia
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

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65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

Skimmia
50 millions of speakers

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Skimmia
40 millions of speakers

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30 millions of speakers
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Translator English - Greek

Skimmia
15 millions of speakers
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Translator English - Afrikaans

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14 millions of speakers
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Translator English - Swedish

Skimmia
10 millions of speakers
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Translator English - Norwegian

Skimmia
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of skimmia

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «SKIMMIA»

The term «skimmia» is normally little used and occupies the 109.637 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «SKIMMIA» OVER TIME

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

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10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «SKIMMIA»

Discover the use of skimmia in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to skimmia and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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The Garden in Winter: Plant for Beauty and Interest in the ...
ABOVE, LEFT TO RIGHT: Reeves skimmia (Skimmia reevesiana) self-pollinates and has both flowers and red berries. A male plant of Skimmia japonica has bright red flower buds all winter that open to white flowers in spring. OPPOSITE: ...
Suzy Bales, 2007
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Encyclopedia of Border Plants
The buds of male cultivars of Skimmia japonica look very good in the winter. Female shrubs have fewer flower plumes, but they are decorative with their bright red berries. Skimmia japonica 'Nymans' is a female form with clusters of scarlet ...
Hanneke Van Dijk, 1999
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Taylor's 50 Best Shrubs: Easy Plants for More Beautiful Gardens
SKIMMIA. Skimmia. japonica. Zones; 7-9 Type: Evergreen ^•TM^••^^^— ••^^^•^^^ •^ Light: Part to full shade Size: 3-5 ft. tall, 3-5 ft. wide •••^-MBH^MHMBHHiMI Uses: Foundation or mass planting, shrub border Interest: Aromatic, evergreen ...
Houghton Mifflin Company, Frances Tenenbaum, 1999
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Aromatic Plants
Scientific name: Skimmia laureola Sieb. & Zucc. ex. Walp Syn: S. arborescens T. anders ex. Gamble Family: Rutaceae Vernacular names: Hindi: Kasturchara, Kedarpatta, Nora; Punjabi: Barru, Ner, Shalangli, Patrang; Kasmiri: Patar, Ner, Nera ...
‎2007
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Indigenous Drugs Of India
Soc., 7, 825 SKIMMIA LAUREOLA Sieb. & Zucc. (Rutacese) VERN. — Kumaon. — Gurlpata, Nehar; Nepal. — Chumlani; Punj. — Barru, Ner, Shalangli. This plant is distributed throughout the temperate Himalayas from Kashmir in the north to ...
Chopra R N, I.C. Chopra, 1933
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Identification, Selection, and Use of Southern Plants: For ...
Evergreen Shrub A native of high altitudes of the Orient, the Japanese skimmia is best adapted to the mid-South where temperatures are moderate. It does best in a moist, fertile, acidic soil that includes a generous amount of humus, preferably ...
Neil G. Odenwald, James R. Turner, 2006
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The Horticulture Gardener’s Guides - Shrubs
Skimmia is a member of the family Rutaceae (other members include citrus and choisya), hence its aromatic foliage and fragrant flowers. Skimmia japonica ' Rubella' (zone 7-8) is the best-known cultivar. This is a male clone, so does not ...
Andy McIndoe, 2005
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Taylor's Guide to Shrubs: How to Select and Grow More Than ...
S K I M M I A HOW TO GROW Shepherdia thrives in full sun on dry, alkaline soils and tolerates the cold wind and salt of coastal situations. you need to have both male and female plants to produce berries. Use for naturali2ing, attracting birds, ...
Kathleen Fisher, 2000
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Taylor's Encyclopedia of Garden Plants
HOW TO GROW Give skimmia organically rich, acidic soil that retains moisture and drains well, in either partial or full shade. It will discolor in full sun and does not tolerate heat well. Use in woodland gardens, along foundations, or in borders  ...
Frances Tenenbaum, 2003
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Flowering Shrubs and Small Trees for the South
Japanese. Skimmia. Image Credits All images not credited are by the author. mold and whitefly if necessary; reseeds readily; remove flowers and fruit to limit spread. Comments: Often limbed up and grown as a small tree; many cultivars ...
Marie Harrison, 2009

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «SKIMMIA»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term skimmia is used in the context of the following news items.
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Wald und Garten: Schmückende Früchte
Zum Glück verbreiten die roten Beeren der Skimmia, die wir als Winterschmuck auf die Terrasse stellen, noch immer etwas Farbe im Grau der ersten Märztage. «Neue Zürcher Zeitung, Mar 15»
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Double snowdrops with common box and skimmia in pots
... look good as part of an arrangement with mini daffodils and trailing ivy and add sparkle to more formal, larger containers with clipped box forms and skimmia. «Belfast Telegraph, Jan 15»
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Winter is blooming marvellous with Asian shrubs at Wakehurst
He said: "Our collection of skimmia is a beautiful addition to the gardens, with domed evergreen shrubs bearing fragrant small flowers in spring and a bright ... «East Grinstead Courier & Observer, Jan 15»
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Brixton Flower Watch: Skimmia in Brixton Water Lane
Over the winter everything can start to look a bit bleak and grey. If you need an injection of colour, then Skimmia is a great option because it looks wonderful all ... «Brixton Blog, Jan 15»
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Plant of Merit: Skimmia Japonica
The leaves are aromatic and all parts are poisonous if eaten in a large quantity. Skimmia requires acidic soil and benefits from a planting hole rich in compost. «HeraldNet, Jan 15»
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Bring a little of your festive garden inside
Common plants which are ideal for indoor decorations include Skimmia japonica, which has glossy red berries and leaves which are much easier to handle than ... «Burton Mail, Dec 14»
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Gardening: Alan Down gets to the root of propagation
Skimmia plants are versatile and easy. They are definitely plants for winter and can cheer up planted containers or borders equally well. The leaf colour looks ... «Western Daily Press, Nov 14»
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Skimmie: Immergrüne mit Beerenschmuck
Die rüstige Skimmie (Skimmia) gehört zur Familie der Rautengewächse (Rutaceae). Sie stammt u.a. aus den Gebirgsregionen des Himalayas, was sie zu einer ... «Mein schöner Garten, Oct 14»
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Freizeit: Hingucker im Herbst - Skimmie jetzt noch schnell pflanzen
Beliebt ist hierzulande die Skimmia japonica. Doch von ihr müssen Hobbygärtner immer ein weibliches und ein männliches Exemplar setzen, da die Pflanze ... «FOCUS Online, Sep 14»
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Gardening: Perk up your patio pots for autumn
Another great plant to include in autumn and winter pots is the Skimmia japonica subsp. Reevesiana which produces long-lasting clusters of bright pillar box red ... «Ham&High, Aug 14»

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