Wondering how to use Aspidistra in a sentence? Below are 8 example sentences from authentic English texts. Including the meaning and synonyms such as herb.
Aspidistra in a sentence
Aspidistra meaning
any of several Asian plants, of the genus Aspidistra, having large leaves and small bell-shaped flowers; widely cultivated as a houseplant
Synonyms of Aspidistra
Using Aspidistra
- The main meaning on this page is: any of several Asian plants, of the genus Aspidistra, having large leaves and small bell-shaped flowers; widely cultivated as a houseplant
- Useful related words include: cast-iron plant, bar-room plant, aspidistra elatio, herb.
- In the example corpus, aspidistra often appears in combinations such as: the aspidistra, aspidistra flying, aspidistra and.
Context around Aspidistra
- Average sentence length in these examples: 22.3 words
- Position in the sentence: 3 start, 1 middle, 4 end
- Sentence types: 6 statements, 1 questions, 1 exclamations
Corpus analysis for Aspidistra
- In this selection, "aspidistra" usually appears near the end of the sentence. The average example has 22.3 words, and this corpus slice is mostly made up of statements.
- Around the word, haran, biggest and flying stand out and add context to how "aspidistra" is used.
- Recognizable usage signals include and an aspidistra and as biggest aspidistra in the. That gives this page its own corpus information beyond isolated example sentences.
- By corpus frequency, "aspidistra" sits close to words such as aaaaa, aaba and aafc, which helps place it inside the broader word index.
Example types with aspidistra
The same corpus examples are grouped by length and sentence type, making it easier to see the contexts in which the word appears:
Keep the Aspidistra Flying was published by Gollancz on 20 April 1936. (12 words)
These experiences provided background for the novel Keep the Aspidistra Flying (1936). (12 words)
To settle down, to Make Good, to sell your soul for a villa and an aspidistra! (16 words)
Their use had been so widespread among the middle class that they had become a music hall joke Xenia Field Indoor Plants Hamlyn 1966 appearing in songs such as "Biggest Aspidistra in the World", of which Gracie Fields made a recording. (41 words)
Richard Rees George Orwell: Fugitive from the Camp of Victory Secker & Warburg 1961 The character of Ravelston the wealthy publisher in Keep the Aspidistra Flying has much in common with Rees. (31 words)
Title The aspidistra is a hardy, long-living plant that is used as a house plant in England, which can grow to an impressive and even unwieldy size. (28 words)
In crude terms, how did Eileen not tell Orwell to take his aspidistra and fuck off to Wigan Pier? (19 words)
To settle down, to Make Good, to sell your soul for a villa and an aspidistra! (16 words)
Example sentences (8)
In crude terms, how did Eileen not tell Orwell to take his aspidistra and fuck off to Wigan Pier?
Keep the Aspidistra Flying was published by Gollancz on 20 April 1936.
Richard Rees George Orwell: Fugitive from the Camp of Victory Secker & Warburg 1961 The character of Ravelston the wealthy publisher in Keep the Aspidistra Flying has much in common with Rees.
The haran ( Aspidistra ) and sasa bamboo leaves were often cut into shapes, and placed underneath or used as separators.
Their use had been so widespread among the middle class that they had become a music hall joke Xenia Field Indoor Plants Hamlyn 1966 appearing in songs such as "Biggest Aspidistra in the World", of which Gracie Fields made a recording.
These experiences provided background for the novel Keep the Aspidistra Flying (1936).
Title The aspidistra is a hardy, long-living plant that is used as a house plant in England, which can grow to an impressive and even unwieldy size.
To settle down, to Make Good, to sell your soul for a villa and an aspidistra!
Common combinations with aspidistra
These word pairs occur most frequently in English texts: