poinsettia

poin·set·tia

noun
\pȯin-ˈse-tē-ə, ÷pȯint-, ÷-ˈse-tə\

Definition of POINSETTIA

: any of several spurges (genus Euphorbia) with flower clusters subtended by showy involucral bracts; especially : a showy Mexican and Central American plant (E. pulcherrima) with tapering usually scarlet bracts that suggest petals and surround small yellow flowers

Illustration of POINSETTIA

Origin of POINSETTIA

New Latin, from Joel R. Poinsett †1851 American diplomat

First Known Use: 1836

Rhymes with POINSETTIA

Barletta, biretta, bruschetta, cabretta, galleta, Gambetta, mozzetta, pancetta, Rosetta, Valletta, vendetta