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Definition of argyranthemum
argyranthemum
/ˌɑːr.dʒɪˈræn.θə.məm/
ar · gy · ran · the · mum
Plural:argyranthemums
argyranthemum Lexical Profile
CEFR
C2
Grade
13
Tier
3
Usage
Rare
Syllables
5
• noun
1
Any flowering plant of the genus Argyranthemum in the aster family (Asteraceae), native primarily to the Canary Islands and Madeira, featuring daisy-like blooms and widely cultivated as ornamental plants (often called marguerites).
Example
"The horticulturist planted a vibrant border of pink and white argyranthemums to ensure continuous blooms throughout the summer."
Synonyms
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Word Origin & Etymology
Derived from Modern Latin Argyranthemum, from the Greek words 'argyros' (meaning silver) and 'anthemon' (meaning flower).
Usage Trend
Historical frequency of usage in published text.
180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer
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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Argyranthemum. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/argyranthemum