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Definition of asarina
asarina
/ˌæs.əˈraɪ.nə/
as · a · ri · na
Plural:asarinas
asarina Lexical Profile
CEFR
C2
Grade
12
Tier
3
Usage
Rare
• noun
1
A climbing or trailing perennial plant of the genus Asarina, native to southwestern Europe and historically North America, characterized by lobed, ivy-like leaves and tubular, snapdragon-like flowers.
Example
"The gardener planted a vibrant purple asarina to cascade gracefully over the edges of the stone retaining wall."
• Rhymes for asarina
Word Origin & Etymology
Derived from Modern Latin 'Asarina', from Latin 'asarum' (asarabacca) combined with the feminine suffix '-ina'. The name was likely chosen because the plant's lobed leaves resemble those of the asarabacca.
Usage Trend
Historical frequency of usage in published text.
180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer
Cite this Entry
Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Asarina. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 11, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/asarina