African Daisy

Pronunciation: /ˈæfrɪkən ˈdeɪzi/

Definitions of african daisy

noun African daisy

Example Sentences

A1 An African daisy is a type of flower.

A2 I planted some African daisies in my garden.

B1 The African daisy is known for its vibrant colors.

B2 African daisies are commonly used in floral arrangements.

C1 The African daisy, also known as osteospermum, is native to South Africa.

C2 The intricate patterns on the petals of African daisies make them a popular choice for gardeners.

Examples of african daisy in a Sentence

formal The african daisy is a popular flower in floral arrangements due to its vibrant colors.

informal I love how bright and cheerful african daisies look in the garden.

slang Check out those cool african daisies blooming over there!

figurative Her smile was like a burst of sunshine, as radiant as an african daisy.

Grammatical Forms of african daisy

• plural: african daisies
• comparative: more african daisy
• superlative: most african daisy
• present tense: is an african daisy
• future tense: will be an african daisy
• perfect tense: has been an african daisy
• continuous tense: is being an african daisy
• singular: an african daisy
• positive degree: african daisy
• infinitive: to be an african daisy
• gerund: being an african daisy
• participle: african daisy

Origin and Evolution of african daisy

First Known Use: 1800 year

Language of Origin: English

Story behind the word: The term 'African daisy' originated from the resemblance of the flower to daisies found in Africa.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to refer to daisy-like flowers native to Africa, the term 'African daisy' has since become a common name for various species of daisies cultivated in gardens worldwide.