desert four o'clock

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Noun desert four o'clock has 1 sense

desert four o'clock, Colorado four o'clock, maravilla, Mirabilis multiflora - wildflower having vibrant deep pink tubular evening-blooming flowers; found in sandy and desert areas from southern California to southern Colorado and into Mexico
--₁ is a kind of four o'clock

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Desert Four O'Clock

Description:

The Desert Four O'Clock is a perennial, flowering plant native to arid regions of North America. It belongs to the Nyctaginaceae family and is well-known for its ability to thrive in harsh desert conditions.

Senses:

Noun: A plant with trumpet-shaped flowers that typically bloom in the late afternoon.
Noun: A specific time around four o'clock in the desert.

Usages:

Sense 1: Plant with trumpet-shaped flowers

Example Sentence 1: The vibrant pink Desert Four O'Clocks added a splash of color to the barren desert landscape.

Example Sentence 2: The Desert Four O'Clocks are often pollinated by hawkmoths during the twilight hours.

Sense 2: Time around four o'clock in the desert

Example Sentence 1: The hikers decided to rest and take shelter from the scorching sun during the intense heat of the desert Four O'Clock.

Example Sentence 2: As the temperature dropped, they set up their camp and prepared for the peaceful desert Four O'Clock evening.