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Definition of brachyscome

brachyscome

/brəˈkɪs.kə.mi/
bra · chys · co · me
Plural:brachyscomes
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brachyscome Lexical Profile

• noun

1

Australian Any of various daisy-like flowering plants of the genus Brachyscome, belonging to the aster family and native primarily to Australia, widely cultivated for their colorful, delicate blooms.

Example

"The landscaper planted a sprawling border of blue brachyscome to add continuous summer color to the rock garden."

Synonyms
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Word Nuance & Usage

Often spelled 'brachycome' in older horticultural literature due to a historical orthographic error, though 'brachyscome' is the accepted botanical standard.

• Nearby Words

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Word Origin & Etymology

Coined in the early 19th century from Ancient Greek 'brachys' (short) and 'komē' (hair), referring to the unusually short bristles of the plant's pappus (seed tuft).

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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