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Definition of astilboides
astilboides
/ˌæstɪlˈbɔɪdiːz/
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Plural:astilboides
astilboides Lexical Profile
CEFR
C2
Grade
13
Tier
3
Usage
Rare
• noun
1
A herbaceous perennial plant in the family Saxifragaceae, native to China and North Korea, highly valued in shade gardening for its massive, circular, shield-like leaves and tall panicles of small white flowers.
Example
"The landscaper planted astilboides near the edge of the woodland pond, knowing its giant foliage would provide excellent architectural contrast to the delicate ferns."
• Rhymes for astilboides
Word Origin & Etymology
Derived from the botanical genus name 'Astilbe' combined with the Greek suffix '-oides' meaning 'resembling', so named because its flower plumes visually resemble those of the Astilbe plant.
Usage Trend
Historical frequency of usage in published text.
180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer
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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Astilboides. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 12, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/astilboides