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Definition of angelonia
angelonia
/ˌændʒəˈloʊniə/
an · ge · lo · ni · a
Plural:angelonias
angelonia Lexical Profile
CEFR
C2
Grade
11
Tier
3
Usage
Rare
• noun
1
A plant of a genus (Angelonia) in the plantain family native to Mexico and parts of South America, widely cultivated as an ornamental annual for its spikes of snapdragon-like flowers that thrive in hot weather.
Example
"We planted a border of purple and white angelonia because it blooms beautifully throughout the intense summer heat."
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Word Origin & Etymology
Derived from New Latin, named after 'angelón', a local South American vernacular name for the plant, combined with the botanical suffix '-ia'.
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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Angelonia. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 12, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/angelonia