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Definition of armeria
armeria
/ɑːrˈmɪəriə/
ar · me · ri · a
Plural:armerias
armeria Lexical Profile
CEFR
C2
Grade
12
Tier
3
Usage
Rare
• noun
1
Any plant of the genus Armeria in the plumbago family (Plumbaginaceae), native to coastal and mountainous areas of the Northern Hemisphere, characterized by dense tufts of narrow, grass-like leaves and globe-shaped clusters of pink, white, or purple flowers.
Example
"The landscape designer planted tufts of armeria along the coastal pathway to add vibrant splashes of pink to the rocky borders."
Synonyms
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Word Origin & Etymology
From New Latin Armeria, likely derived from Old French 'armoires' (a name originally applied to sweet williams), or potentially from the Celtic words 'ar' (near) and 'mor' (sea), referencing the coastal natural habitat of the plant.
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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Armeria. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 11, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/armeria