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zinnia

/ˈzɪn.i.ə/

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What does zinnia mean?

noun

  1. Any of several brightly coloured flowering plants, of the genus Zinnia, native to tropical America; old maid.

proper noun

  1. A female given name from English from the flower

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IPA pronunciation

/ˈzɪn.i.ə/

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Other dictionary pronunciations

/ˈzi.ni.ə//ˈzɪn.jə//ˈzi.njə/
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Sunflower, sweet pea, morning glory, Japanese hop, zinnia, marigold, amaranths, four o’clock, are some of the kinds that will hold their own.
L. H. (Liberty Hyde) BaileyManual of Gardening (Second Edition) A Practical Guide to the Making of Home Grounds and the Growing of Flowers, Fruits, and Vegetables for Home UseProject Gutenberg ebook #9550