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Wiktionary
- n. a hybrid cultivar of tuberous begonia named after North Korean leader Kim Jong-il.
Etymologies
- From name Kim Jong-il + -ia (Wiktionary)
Examples
“The actual term Kimjongilia was something that was created (to name a flower) in honor of Kim Jong Il's 46th birthday.”
“Director NC Heikin's film "Kimjongilia" -- named after the hybrid red begonia created to honor the totalitarian state's ruler -- aims to lift the veil on the most isolated country on earth.”
“Children nationwide received bags of sweets and biscuits, and the birthday has also been marked by a synchronised swimming display and a festival featuring the national "Kimjongilia" flower, state media reported.”
“Children across the impoverished nation received bags of sweets and biscuits, and there was even a festival that paraded the national "Kimjongilia" flower.”
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“(My Proposed Federal Budget is $29.99) ... and a festival celebrating the national "Kimjongilia" flower”
“Children across the impoverished nation received bags of sweets and biscuits, and the birthday has been marked by a synchronised swimming display and a festival celebrating the national "Kimjongilia" flower, state media reported.”
“Special Screening of "Kimjongilia" in the D.C. Area, February 16th”
“Sundance 2009, Day 7: Documentaries 'Kimjongilia' & 'Sergio' (Capsule Reviews)”
“One of the main figures in "Kimjongilia" is Lee Shin, who was kidnapped and sold into slavery in China after escaping.”
“Filmmaker NC Heikin "Kimjongilia" w/Cathy Treboux @ Le Veau D'Or - Stephen Holt Show”
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