Aracil (en. Aracil)

/aɾaˈθil/

Meaning & Definition

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noun
A plant that belongs to the family of aracilaceae.
The aracil grows in humid areas.
El aracil crece en zonas húmedas.
Common name for several species of herbs in tropical regions.
In the garden, there are araciles that bloom year-round.
En el jardín hay araciles que florecen todo el año.

Etymology

The word aracil comes from the Latin 'aracilis', related to plants.

Common Phrases and Expressions

aracil in bloom
It refers to the time when aracil produces flowers.
aracil en flor
to cultivate aracil
It means to plant and care for the aracil plant.
cultivar aracil

Related Words

aracilaceous
Family of plants to which aracil belongs.
araciláceo
flower
Plant reproduction, which in the case of aracil is very attractive.
flor

Slang Meanings

Term used in some places to refer to a plant that grows uncontrollably.
That plant has become an aracil in my garden.
Esa planta se ha vuelto un aracil en mi jardín.
Used in a figurative sense to describe something that multiplies quickly.
The ideas of that group are like aracils, they spring up from nowhere.
Las ideas de ese grupo son como araciles, surgen de la nada.