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Definition of arctotis

arctotis

/ɑːrkˈtoʊtɪs/
arc · to · tis
Plural:arctotises
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arctotis Lexical Profile

• noun

1

Any plant of the genus Arctotis, native to southern Africa, widely cultivated in gardens for their showy, daisy-like composite flowers.

Example

"The vibrant orange and yellow blooms of the arctotis opened wide under the bright afternoon sun."

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• Nearby Words

archocystosyrinx
arctic fox
arctium
arctotis
arepa
arequipa
arethusa

Word Origin & Etymology

From New Latin Arctotis, derived from Ancient Greek 'arktos' (bear) and 'ous, ot-' (ear), likely referring to the shaggy, ear-like scales of the plant's pappus.

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