noun

passionflower

passion flower

The passionflower has a very complex structure.

The passion flower has a very complex structure.

Passionflower extract is used in herbal medicine.

Passion flower extract is used in herbal medicine.

a passion flower a type of flower The passion flower is a beautiful plant.

Synonyms: passiflora (scientific name)

A compound of 'passion' + 'flower'. Named by missionaries who saw its parts as symbols of the Passion of Christ.

Imagine a flower so intricate it inspires 'passion', or connect it to its historical religious meaning (the Passion of Christ).

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