Waratah (Noun)
Meaning 1
Straggling shrub with narrow leaves and conspicuous red flowers in dense globular racemes.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- The waratah is a unique and iconic Australian flower that can be found in the bush and is often used in floral arrangements.
- As I walked through the wilderness, I spotted a beautiful waratah shrub with vibrant red flowers blooming from its branches.
- The state emblem of New South Wales, the waratah, can be found in many public parks and gardens throughout the region.
- Waratahs were once a rare sight in the gardens, but thanks to careful cultivation, they are now more commonly seen and admired.
- Cultivating waratahs in cold climates can be challenging, but the stunning flowers they produce make the effort worthwhile for some enthusiasts.
Synonyms
Hypernyms
Meaning 2
Tall shrub of eastern Australia having oblanceolate to obovate leaves and red flowers in compact racemes.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.