erica
word
/ˈɛɹɪkə/
E-ri-kuh
/ˈɛrɪkə/
E-ri-kuh
Definition
Erica is a type of small shrub with pink or purple flowers, also known as heath or heather. It is also a common female first name in many countries.
Usage & Nuances
As a plant, 'erica' is mainly used in botanical or gardening contexts; as a name, it's pronounced 'EH-rih-ka.' Context helps distinguish between the plant and the person: 'Erica is blooming' (plant) vs. 'Erica is here' (person).
Spanish: brezo - Erica (nombre propio)Portuguese (BR): urze - Erica (nome próprio)Portuguese (PT): urze - Erica (nome próprio)Chinese (Simplified): 杜鹃花属 - 埃丽卡（人名）Chinese (Traditional): 杜鵑花屬 - 艾莉卡（人名）Hindi: एरिका (सजाति पौधा) - एरिका (लड़कियों का नाम)Arabic: إريكا (نبات) - إريكا (اسم أنثوي)Bengali: এরিকা (গাছ) - এরিকা (নাম)Russian: эрника (растение) - Эрика (имя)Japanese: エリカ（植物） - エリカ（人名）Vietnamese: erica (cây thạch nam) - Erica (tên riêng)Korean: 에리카(식물) - 에리카(이름)Turkish: funda (bitki) - Erica (isim)Urdu: ایریکا (پودا) - ایریکا (نام)Indonesian: erika (tanaman) - Erika (nama)
Example Sentences
Did you see how beautiful the erica looks this spring?
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Every year, the hills are covered in purple erica during late summer.
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Erica has small pink flowers in the garden.
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My friend's name is Erica.
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We planted erica in the park.
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Erica just moved to our neighborhood and everyone likes her.
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