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Definition
Poinsettia; a plant with alternating red and green leaves used as a Christmas decoration.
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How it's used
Poinsettias are synonymous with the holiday season in Hong Kong, often appearing in shopping malls and homes as festive decor. While the red parts look like petals, they are actually modified leaves known as bracts. It is common to see them sold in pots rather than as cut flowers.
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do2朵dóExamples
I bought a few poinsettias to put in the living room at home.
Do you think this poinsettia is pretty?
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Common mistake
Learners sometimes confuse the name with general Christmas decorations, but this specifically refers to the plant. Remember that the red parts are leaves, so do not refer to them as petals when describing the plant.
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