copihue

/ko.pi.ʔwe/ or /ko.pi.ʰwe/

Definitions

1. noun

A type of Chilean bellflower (Lapageria rosea), often used as a symbol of the country.

“The copihue is Chile’s national flower, a beautiful symbol of the country’s rich biodiversity.”

2. noun

A type of bellflower, often found in the Andes mountains.

“The hikers spotted a copihue blooming in the high-altitude meadow.”

Synonyms

  • Lapageria rosea
  • bellflower

Antonyms

  • thistle
  • weed