Cirila (en. Cyril)

/siˈɾila/

Meaning & Definition

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noun
Herbaceous plant from the scrophulariaceae family.
In the garden, there are several cirilas that bloom in spring.
En el jardín hay varias cirilas que florecen en primavera.
Colloquial name in some regions for this plant.
My grandmother always said that cirila brought good luck.
Mi abuela siempre decía que la cirila traía buena suerte.
Plant used in traditional medicine for its properties.
The infusion of cirila is recommended for digestive issues.
La infusión de cirila se recomienda para problemas digestivos.

Etymology

From the term 'cirila', which dates back to ancient use in botany.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to be like a cirila
To be very excited or exuberant.
estar como una cirila
to make something cirila
To significantly improve or beautify something.
poner cirila a algo
to be cooler than a cirila
To be very bold or cheeky.
ser más fresco que una cirila

Related Words

herbaceous
Plant that does not have woody stems.
herbácea
flora
Set of plant species in a region.
flora
medicine
Science dedicated to health and the treatment of diseases.
medicina

Slang Meanings

Expression to refer to someone who is very cheerful.
Today he is so happy he seems like a cirila.
Hoy está tan feliz que parece una cirila.
Person who is always busy with fun things.
He doesn't stop having parties; he's a real cirila.
No para de hacer fiestas, es una verdadera cirila.