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Definition of angel wing begonia

angel wing begonia

Plural:angel wing begonias
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angel wing begonia Lexical Profile

• noun

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A hybrid, cane-like houseplant (a cross between Begonia aconitifolia and Begonia coccinea) native in ancestry to South America, characterized by distinctive, asymmetrical, elongated leaves that resemble the wings of an angel, often featuring silver spots and drooping clusters of pink, red, or white flowers.

Example

"The gardener carefully pruned the angel wing begonia to encourage more of its striking spotted foliage and bright pink blooms."

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Word Origin & Etymology

Coined in the early 20th century in reference to the plant's distinctive asymmetrical leaf shape, which is said to resemble the wings of angels. The genus name 'Begonia' honors Michel Bégon, a 17th-century French politician and avid plant collector.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Angel wing begonia. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 12, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/angel wing begonia
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