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gentian

UK
/ˈdʒɛnʃən/
US
/ˈdʒɛnʃən/

Translations

gentiannoun
gentians
pl
UK
/ˈdʒɛnʃən/
US
/ˈdʒɛnʃən/
The alpine meadows were dotted with the vibrant blue of the gentian flowers.
Les prairies alpines étaient parsemées du bleu vif des gentianes.
gentianeNom de couleur.
The walls were painted a striking shade of gentian.
Les murs étaient peints d'une teinte gentiane saisissante.
gentianeEn médecine et en phytothérapie.
The herbalist recommended a gentian tincture to help with my digestive issues.
L'herboriste a recommandé une teinture de gentiane pour aider mes problèmes digestifs.
Synonyms
flower
bluebell
herb
gentianadjective
more gentian
Comp.
most gentian
Super.
UK
/ˈdʒɛn.tʃən/
US
/ˈdʒɛn.tʃən/
Used attributively to describe things made from the plant or of its characteristic blue colour.
de gentianeRelatif à la plante ou à la racine de gentiane.
Gentian bitters are popular in cocktail recipes.
Les bitters de gentiane sont populaires dans les recettes de cocktails.
gentianeNom de couleur employé comme adjectif.
She chose a gentian scarf to match her dress.
Elle a choisi une écharpe gentiane pour aller avec sa robe.
Synonyms
cerulean
azure
deep blue
gentian-blue
royal blue
ultramarine
indigo
cobalt
sapphire

Definitions

gentiannoun
A plant of the genus Gentiana, typically having blue, trumpet-shaped flowers and found in temperate and mountainous regions.
The alpine meadows were dotted with the vibrant blue of the gentian flowers.
A medicinal preparation made from the root of the gentian plant, often used to aid digestion.
The herbalist recommended a gentian tincture to help with my digestive issues.
A deep purplish-blue colour resembling that of the gentian flower.
The walls were painted a striking shade of gentian.
gentianadjective
Relating to or made from the gentian plant.
Gentian bitters are popular in cocktail recipes.
Of a deep purplish-blue colour resembling that of the gentian flower.
She chose a gentian scarf to match her dress.
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