josefina

/xoʊsɛfɪnə/

Definitions

1. proper noun

a female given name of Spanish origin, derived from Josefina, the Spanish form of Josephine.

“My aunt Josefina is visiting us from Spain this summer.”

2. noun

a type of flowering plant, also known as the Esperanza or Yellow Bells, native to South America.

“The Josefina plant is a popular choice for landscaping in warm climates.”

Synonyms

  • Josefa
  • Josephine

Antonyms

  • a type of plant that is not flowering
  • non-Spanish name