noun
- a tropical plant with large, bell-shaped, velvety flowers in bright colors, commonly grown as a houseplant
Examples
- The gloxinia on the windowsill bloomed with purple flowers.
- She received a beautiful red gloxinia as a housewarming gift.
- Gloxinias prefer bright, indirect light and high humidity.
- The florist recommended a gloxinia for the shaded corner of the room.
- Her collection of gloxinias included varieties in pink, white, and deep blue.
- The velvety petals of the gloxinia felt soft to the touch.