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Definition of achimenes

achimenes

/əˈkɪmɪniːz/
a · chim · e · nes
Plural:achimenes
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achimenes Lexical Profile

• noun

1

Any of a genus (Achimenes) of tropical American herbaceous plants in the gesneriad family, cultivated primarily as ornamental greenhouse or houseplants for their showy, tubular or funnel-shaped flowers.

Example

"The gardener carefully monitored the humidity in the greenhouse to ensure the achimenes produced their vibrant summer blooms."

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• Nearby Words

acerola
achacha
achillea
achimenes
achira
ackee
ackie monitor

Word Origin & Etymology

Coined in Modern Latin in 1756 by botanist Patrick Browne, likely derived from the Greek 'a-' (without) and 'cheima' (winter), referring to the plant's tropical nature and extreme sensitivity to cold.

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Achimenes. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 12, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/achimenes
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