Freesia (noun)

1. A South African plant of the iris family, with fragrant, brightly colored flowers.
2. A South African plant of the iris family, Freesia refracta, which has fragrant, brightly colored flowers, often used as cut flowers or in gardens and as a popular greenhouse plant.

Origin:

Named after friedrich heinrich theodor freese (1795-1876), german physician and botanist.

Examples:

1. Freesia is a popular cut flower.
2. Freesia has a sweet fragrance.
3. Freesia is native to South Africa.
4. He bought a bouquet of freesia.
5. Freesia is a popular garden plant.