king protea

/kɪŋ ˌproʊdiə/
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Definitions of king protea
  1. noun
    South African shrub whose flowers when open are cup-shaped resembling artichokes
    synonyms: Protea cynaroides, honeypot
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    protea
    any tropical African shrub of the genus Protea having alternate rigid leaves and dense colorful flower heads resembling cones
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