Definition of begonia
: any of a large genus (Begonia of the family Begoniaceae, the begonia family) of tropical or subtropical herbs and shrubs that have asymmetrical leaves and are widely cultivated as ornamentals
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Origin and Etymology of begonia
New Latin, from Michel Bégon †1710 French governor of Santo Domingo
First Known Use: 1751
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: a tropical plant that has shiny leaves and bright flowers
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: a plant with a juicy stem, ornamental leaves, and bright waxy flowers
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