petunia

plural petunias

1. Any of the flowering plants of genus Petunia, of which most garden varieties are hybrids.

   Usually petunias are quite pest free, but aphids are occasional problems.

   2002, Larry Hodgson, Annuals for Every Purpose, page 57

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   The small purple petunias are produced in profusion and without ceasing during the entire season.

   2003, Norman Winter, Tough-As-Nails Flowers for the South, page 39

   Closely related calibrachoas, often called miniature petunias, offer dainty petunia-like blossoms that are perfect for planting in pots. No matter what type of petunias you choose, they all prefer plenty of sun.

   2013, Jan Riggenbach, Your Midwest Garden: An Owner's Manual, page 18

2. A dark purple colour, like that of some petunia flowers.
3. slangA homosexual.

1. not comparableOf a dark purple colour, like that of some petunia flowers.

1. datedA female given name from English.