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Definition of astrantia

astrantia

/əˈstræn.ʃi.ə/
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Plural:astrantias
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astrantia Lexical Profile

• noun

1

Any herbaceous perennial plant of the genus Astrantia in the family Apiaceae, native to Europe and the Caucasus, widely cultivated for its distinctive, star-shaped, pincushion-like flower heads.

Example

"The gardener planted astrantia in the dappled shade of the oak tree to add texture to the summer border."

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• Rhymes for astrantia

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astounding
astoundingly
astral
astrantia
astray
astride
astringent

Word Origin & Etymology

Derived from Modern Latin 'Astrantia', likely originating from the Latin 'aster' or Greek 'astron' meaning 'star', in reference to the plant's distinctive, star-like floral bracts.

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Astrantia. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/astrantia
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