: any of a genus (Gazania) of South African composite herbs often cultivated for their brightly colored flowers
Example Sentences
Recent Examples on the WebOur curb appeal stars two New Zealand tea shrubs aglow in head-turning pyrotechnics amidst amber waves of luminous gazanias. Susan Christian Goulding, Orange County Register, 19 May 2017 TIP OF THE WEEK Gerbera daisies come from South Africa, a habitat shared with gazanias and geraniums. Redlands Daily Facts, The Mercury News, 13 Feb. 2017
Word History
Etymology
New Latin, from Theodorus Gaza †1478 Greek scholar