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Definition of cape primrose

cape primrose

Plural:Cape primroses
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cape primrose Lexical Profile

• noun

1

A popular flowering houseplant of the genus Streptocarpus, native to the wooded ravines and valleys of southern and eastern Africa, characterized by its velvety, textured leaves and vibrant, tubular flowers.

Example

"She placed a potted Cape primrose on the bright windowsill, carefully watering it from the bottom to protect its fuzzy leaves."

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• Nearby Words

cape cobra
cape fear
cape marguerite
cape primrose
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capelin

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Historical frequency of usage in published text.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Cape primrose. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 16, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/cape primrose
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