Word of the Day: Remontant

Can you pronounce remontant?

Tuesday, October 15, 2024

Today's Word Brought to You By adjective 1. (Of a plant) Blooming or producing a crop more than once a season. noun 1. A remontant plant. Today's Word Brought to You By 12 Things Smart People Waste Money On You're smart about saving money, like shopping clearance racks, limiting eating out, and choosing affordable streaming services. However, there are still some cost-cutting tips you might not know yet. Once you discover these, you could quickly find extra cash in your pocket. Learn More "My remontant roses keep the garden colorful from spring through fall." "The nursery owner advised us to plant remontant varietals to have continuous blooms in the garden." "I'm so lucky my neighbor has remontant strawberries, because we get fresh berries twice a year." French, mid-19th century This word comes directly from the French verb "remonter," which translates to "coming up again." It's most often used in relation to plants that bloom more than once a year. Remontant hydrangeas have two distinct periods of flowering growth. The first flush of growth occurs on old wood, or last year's stems. ... Continue Reading Do you remember these words? Thank you for supporting our advertisers.

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