Edelweiss

Pronunciation: /ˈeɪdəlˌvaɪs/

Definitions of edelweiss

noun a small, white mountain flower native to the Alps

Example Sentences

A1 I saw a beautiful edelweiss flower on the mountain.

A2 Edelweiss is a rare and protected flower found in the Alps.

B1 Many tourists come to see the edelweiss in bloom during the summer.

B2 The edelweiss is often associated with purity and beauty in European folklore.

C1 Botanists study the unique characteristics of the edelweiss flower for research purposes.

C2 The delicate white petals of the edelweiss contrast beautifully with the green foliage of the mountain.

Examples of edelweiss in a Sentence

formal The edelweiss is a rare and beautiful flower that grows in the Alps.

informal I saw some edelweiss blooming on our hike yesterday, it was so pretty!

slang Check out that edelweiss growing on the side of the cliff, it's awesome!

figurative The edelweiss symbolizes purity and resilience in many cultures.

Grammatical Forms of edelweiss

• past tense: edelweissed
• plural: edelweisses
• comparative: more edelweiss
• superlative: most edelweiss
• present tense: edelweisses
• future tense: will edelweiss
• perfect tense: have edelweissed
• continuous tense: is edelweissing
• singular: edelweiss
• positive degree: edelweiss
• infinitive: to edelweiss
• gerund: edelweissing
• participle: edelweissed

Origin and Evolution of edelweiss

First Known Use: 1788 year

Language of Origin: German

Story behind the word: The word 'edelweiss' originates from German and is derived from the words 'edel' meaning noble and 'weiß' meaning white.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to refer to the alpine flower with white woolly leaves, 'edelweiss' has since become a symbol of the Alps and is often associated with purity and beauty.