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Definition of anigozanthos
anigozanthos
/ˌæn.ɪ.ɡoʊˈzæn.θəs/
an · i · go · zan · thos
Plural:anigozanthoses
anigozanthos Lexical Profile
CEFR
C2
Grade
13
Tier
3
Usage
Rare
Syllables
5
• noun
1
Any perennial herbaceous plant of the genus Anigozanthos (family Haemodoraceae), endemic to southwestern Australia and commonly known as kangaroo paw, cultivated for its strap-like leaves and distinctive tubular, velvety flowers arranged in claw-like clusters of bright red, yellow, green, or orange.
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Historical frequency of usage in published text.
180019102020
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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Anigozanthos. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/anigozanthos