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Definition of aurinia
aurinia
/ɔːˈrɪn.i.ə/
au · rin · i · a
Plural:aurinias
aurinia Lexical Profile
CEFR
C2
Grade
11
Tier
3
Usage
Rare
• noun
1
A genus of flowering plants in the mustard family (Brassicaceae) native to mountainous regions of Central and Southern Europe, known for its dense clusters of bright golden-yellow flowers commonly cultivated in rock gardens.
Example
"In early spring, the cascading aurinia provides a brilliant golden display over the stone retaining wall."
Synonyms
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Word Origin & Etymology
Derived from the Latin 'aurum' (gold), referencing the bright golden-yellow color of the plant's flowers, combined with the botanical suffix '-ia'.
Usage Trend
Historical frequency of usage in published text.
180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer
Cite this Entry
Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Aurinia. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 12, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/aurinia