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Definition of candytuft

candytuft

/ˈkæn.di.tʌft/
can · dy · tuft
Plural:candytufts
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candytuft Lexical Profile

candytuft Game Scores & Validity

• noun

1

Any of several low-growing flowering plants of the genus Iberis in the mustard family (Brassicaceae), native to Europe and Asia, characterized by flat, dense clusters of small white, pink, red, or purple flowers and commonly cultivated in rock gardens.

Example

"She designed a beautiful spring rock garden featuring vibrant purple aubrieta and white candytuft."

• Nearby Words

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candyman
candystriper
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Word Origin & Etymology

Derived in the late 16th century from 'Candia' (the former Venetian name for the island of Crete, where the plant was first noted by Europeans) + 'tuft' (referring to the clustered arrangement of its flowers).

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

Cite this Entry

Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Candytuft. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/candytuft
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