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Definition of aeonium
aeonium
/iːˈoʊniəm/
ae · o · ni · um
Plural:aeoniums
aeonium Lexical Profile
CEFR
C1
Grade
10
Tier
3
Usage
Rare
• noun
1
A succulent plant of the genus Aeonium in the family Crassulaceae, characterized by striking, fleshy rosettes of leaves growing on distinct basal stems, native primarily to the Canary Islands, Madeira, and North Africa.
Example
"The landscape designer planted a dark purple aeonium in the center of the drought-tolerant rock garden to provide a striking architectural focal point."
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Word Origin & Etymology
From the Modern Latin genus name Aeonium, derived from the Ancient Greek word 'aiōnios' meaning 'ageless' or 'everlasting', referring to the plant's hardy, evergreen nature and ability to survive long droughts.
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180019102020
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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Aeonium. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 12, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/aeonium