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Definition of bouvardia

bouvardia

/buːˈvɑːrdiə/
bou · var · di · a
Plural:bouvardias
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bouvardia Lexical Profile

bouvardia Game Scores & Validity

• noun

1

Any flowering plant of the genus Bouvardia in the madder family (Rubiaceae), native primarily to Mexico and Central America, distinguished by its terminal clusters of fragrant, brightly colored, tubular flowers commonly cultivated for floral arrangements.

Example

"The florist designed a delicate bridal bouquet highlighting white bouvardias and blush roses to create a star-like texture."

• Rhymes for bouvardia

• Nearby Words

bouillon
boulder
bouquet
bouvardia
bovid
bovine
bow

Word Origin & Etymology

Coined in Modern Latin botany, named in honor of Charles Bouvard (1572–1658), physician to King Louis XIII and superintendent of the Jardin du Roi in Paris, combined with the plant-naming suffix '-ia'.

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Bouvardia. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 18, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/bouvardia
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