petunia

/pəˈtunjə/
/pəˈtunjə/
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Definitions of petunia
  1. noun
    any of numerous tropical herbs having fluted funnel-shaped flowers
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    types:
    Petunia axillaris, large white petunia
    annual herb having large nocturnally fragrant white flowers
    Petunia integrifolia, violet-flowered petunia
    herb or small shrublet having solitary violet to rose-red flowers
    Petunia hybrida, hybrid petunia
    hybrids of Petunia axillaris and Petunia integrifolia: a complex group of petunias having single or double flowers in colors from white to purple
    type of:
    flower
    a plant cultivated for its blooms or blossoms
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