Cléanthis (en. Cleanthis)

/kleːan.tis/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
noun
A plant from the Euphorbiaceae family, appreciated for its beauty and resilience.
The cleanthis blooms all summer.
Le cléanthis fleurit tout l'été.
Term used in gardening to refer to certain species of Euphorbia.
Landscapers often use the cleanthis in their designs.
Les paysagistes utilisent souvent le cléanthis dans leurs créations.

Etymology

Of Greek origin, from the word 'kleanthis' meaning 'beautiful'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to cultivate a cleanthis
To grow a plant of the cleanthis type in a garden.
cultiver un cléanthis
to choose a cleanthis
To select a species of cleanthis for its environment.
choisir un cléanthis
to water the cleanthis
To bring water to the cleanthis plant.
arroser le cléanthis

Related Words

garden
An area arranged to grow plants.
jardin
plant
A living organism capable of photosynthesis.
plante

Slang Meanings

A way to refer to a hardy and low-maintenance plant.
It's a cleanthis, it requires almost no maintenance.
C'est un cléanthis, il ne demande presque aucun entretien.
Used to talk about a person who is adaptable and resilient.
She's like a cleanthis, she always manages to get by.
Elle est comme un cléanthis, elle s'en sort toujours.