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Definition of ajuga
ajuga
/əˈdʒuː.ɡə/
a · ju · ga
Plural:ajugas
ajuga Lexical Profile
CEFR
C2
Grade
11
Tier
3
Usage
Rare
• noun
1
Any of various herbaceous flowering plants of the genus Ajuga in the mint family (Lamiaceae), native to Europe, Asia, and Africa, commonly cultivated as a dense, low-growing groundcover known for its blue or purple flowers.
Example
"The landscaper recommended planting ajuga in the shaded areas of the yard to quickly establish a vibrant, weed-resistant groundcover."
Synonyms
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Word Origin & Etymology
Derived from Modern Latin 'Ajuga', a genus name adopted by Carl Linnaeus. Its prior origins are uncertain; it may be a corruption of the Latin 'abiga', a plant historically thought to induce abortion, from 'abigere' (to drive away).
Usage Trend
Historical frequency of usage in published text.
180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer
Cite this Entry
Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Ajuga. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 11, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/ajuga