1. a tropical plant with large red, pink, or white leaf-like bracts, commonly used as a Christmas decoration

Examples

• The red poinsettia looked beautiful on the mantelpiece.
• She bought several poinsettias to decorate the church for Christmas.
• White poinsettias are less common than the traditional red ones.
• The poinsettia is native to Mexico and Central America.
• Many people believe poinsettias are poisonous, but they are only mildly toxic.
• The florist had pink poinsettias on sale after the holidays.