Cyclamen is a perennial flowering plant with heart-shaped leaves and lavender to pink blossoms. The term refers both to the plant genus and its distinctive, sometimes triangular, petals. In pronunciation, the emphasis lands on the first syllable: CY-cla-men, though some variations render it as cy-CLA-men in casual speech. The word is used in gardening, horticulture, and botanical contexts.
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