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Definition of calceolaria

calceolaria

/ˌkælsi.oʊˈlɛəri.ə/
cal · ce · o · lar · i · a
Plural:calceolarias
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• noun

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Any of numerous plants of the genus Calceolaria (family Calceolariaceae), native predominantly to the Andes mountains of South America, characterized by brightly colored, pouch-like or slipper-shaped flowers often speckled with contrasting colors.

Example

"The conservatory featured a stunning display of yellow and red calceolarias blooming near the glass windows."

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Word Origin & Etymology

Coined in Modern Latin, derived from the Latin 'calceolus' meaning 'little shoe' (a diminutive of 'calceus' meaning 'shoe'), combined with the suffix '-aria', referring to the distinctive pouch-like or slipper-like shape of its flowers.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Calceolaria. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 15, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/calceolaria
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