Phrase guide

scarlet bugler

noun · 3 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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  • US: /ˈskɑrlət ˈbʌɡlər/
  • UK: /ˈskɑːlɪt ˈbʌɡlər/

1

noun

Meaning 1

A plant of species Penstemon centranthifolius.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: US

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

Broader terms: agave, beardtongue, penstemon

2

noun

Meaning 2

A cactus of genus Cleistocactus.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

3

noun

Meaning 3

plant with bright red tubular flowers in long narrow clusters near tips of erect stems; coastal ranges from central California southward

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: Penstemon centranthifolius

Antonyms: none provided

Broader terms: wildflower, wild flower

History

Etymology

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