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Definition of browallia

browallia

/broʊˈæliə/
brow · al · li · a
Plural:browallias
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browallia Lexical Profile

browallia Game Scores & Validity

• noun

1

Any plant of the genus Browallia within the nightshade family (Solanaceae), native to tropical South America, characterized by its tubular, star-shaped blue, violet, or white flowers and widely cultivated as an ornamental garden plant.

Example

"The horticulturist recommended planting browallias in the hanging baskets to provide a cascade of vibrant violet blooms throughout the summer."

• Rhymes for browallia

• Nearby Words

brooks falls
broom
broth
browallia
brown anole
brown basilisk
brown bear

Word Origin & Etymology

Coined in the 18th century by Carl Linnaeus, who named the genus in honor of his friend Johannes Browallius (1707–1755), a Swedish botanist, physicist, and bishop.

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Browallia. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 17, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/browallia
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