Read full poem →To the south wind as he passes.
But the zinnias and calendulas,
In a mood of calm reserve, nod faintly
Dictionary Entry
Any of several brightly coloured flowering plants, of the genus Zinnia, native to tropical America; old maid
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Common Phrases
. zinniaszinnias redzinnias orange
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Poetry examples for “zinnias”
Excerpts from the ReadingWillow English Library collection.
Read full poem →C'est son jardin d'Auteuil où, veufs de tout encens,
Les zinnias ont l'air d'être en tôle vernie.
