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Definition of protea in English: proteanounˈprəʊtɪəˈprōdēə An evergreen shrub or small tree with large nectar-rich cone-like flower heads surrounded by brightly coloured bracts, chiefly native to South Africa. Genus Protea, family Proteaceae: many species, including P. repens, which was formerly used as a source of sweet syrup Example sentencesExamples - This bird is a ground forager, feeding on proteas, casuarinas and other small trees.
- The expanse of space south of Arcadia up the steep ridge will, over a period of some 20 years, be denuded of its black wattles and gum trees, and be replaced with indigenous acacias and proteas.
- Rather brace yourself for bunches of fresh arum lilies, proteas, flame lilies and aloe leaves.
- Native to the southern hemisphere and predominantly found and grown in South Africa, proteas produce bright, exotic looking flowers sought after by the cut-flower industry.
- It brings new life for proteas, certain trees and fynbos plants.
Origin Modern Latin, from Proteus, with reference to the many species of the genus. Definition of protea in US English: proteanounˈprōdēə An evergreen shrub or small tree with large nectar-rich cone-like flower heads surrounded by brightly colored bracts, chiefly native to South Africa. Genus Protea, family Proteaceae: many species, including P. repens, which was formerly used as a source of sweet syrup Example sentencesExamples - The expanse of space south of Arcadia up the steep ridge will, over a period of some 20 years, be denuded of its black wattles and gum trees, and be replaced with indigenous acacias and proteas.
- Rather brace yourself for bunches of fresh arum lilies, proteas, flame lilies and aloe leaves.
- Native to the southern hemisphere and predominantly found and grown in South Africa, proteas produce bright, exotic looking flowers sought after by the cut-flower industry.
- This bird is a ground forager, feeding on proteas, casuarinas and other small trees.
- It brings new life for proteas, certain trees and fynbos plants.
Origin Modern Latin, from Proteus, with reference to the many species of the genus. |