Illustration of gloxinia
gloxinia
noun
glox·in·ia gläk-ˈsi-nē-ə 
: any of a genus (Sinningia) of tuberous herbaceous gesneriads found from Mexico to Argentina
especially : a Brazilian plant (S. speciosa) widely cultivated for its bell-shaped or slipper-shaped flowers
Example Sentences
Recent Examples on the Web Colorful African violets, gloxinia, cyclamen, orchids, ornamental peppers and Christmas cactus are blooming and readily available. 
oregonlive, 21 Dec. 2019 Don’t be concerned if gloxinia or cyclamen die down after blooming. oregonlive, 21 Dec. 2019
oregonlive, 21 Dec. 2019 Don’t be concerned if gloxinia or cyclamen die down after blooming. oregonlive, 21 Dec. 2019 Word History
Etymology
New Latin, from B. P. Gloxin 18th century German botanist
First Known Use
circa 1820, in the meaning defined above
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- a vin
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