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Definition of flamingo flower
flamingo flower
Plural:flamingo flowers
flamingo flower Lexical Profile
CEFR
C1
Grade
8
Tier
3
Usage
Rare
• noun
1
A tropical epiphytic plant of the genus Anthurium, native to Central and South America, cultivated as an ornamental houseplant for its striking, glossy red, heart-shaped spathe and prominent yellow spadix.
Example
"She placed a potted flamingo flower by the window to add a vibrant splash of tropical red to the living room."
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Word Origin & Etymology
Coined in reference to the plant's waxy, brightly colored spathe (often pink or striking red), which resembles the coloration of a flamingo.
Usage Trend
Historical frequency of usage in published text.
180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer
Cite this Entry
Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Flamingo flower. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 14, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/flamingo flower