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entity go
that which is perceived or known or inferred to have its own distinct existence (living or nonliving)

physical entity go
an entity that has physical existence

object, physical object go
a tangible and visible entity

whole, unit go
an assemblage of parts that is regarded as a single entity

living thing, animate thing go
a living (or once living) entity

organism, being go
a living thing that has (or can develop) the ability to act or function independently

plant, flora, plant life go
(botany) a living organism lacking the power of locomotion

houseplant go
any of a variety of plants grown indoors for decorative purposes

gloxinia
any of several plants of the genera Gloxinia or Sinningia (greenhouse gloxinias) having showy bell-shaped flowers

noun.plant

2 Subcategories

Canterbury bell, Gloxinia perennis go
herb of Colombia to Peru having pale purple flowers
florist's gloxinia, Sinningia speciosa, Gloxinia spesiosa go
South American herb cultivated in many varieties as a houseplant for its large handsome leaves and large variously colored bell-shaped flowers