dʒɜrbɛˈriə

Definitions

1. noun

A fictional plant genus in the novel Dune, known for its toxic and hallucinogenic properties.

“The smuggler was searching for rare gerbera plants to sell on the black market.”

2. proper noun

A genus of flowering plants in the sunflower family (Asteraceae), native to South Africa and widely cultivated worldwide.

“The beautiful gerbera blooms in the garden were a favorite among the tourists.”