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Definition of celosia

celosia

/sɪˈloʊ.ʃi.ə/
ce · lo · si · a
Plural:celosias
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• noun

1

Any of various plants of the genus Celosia within the amaranth family, native to tropical and subtropical regions, cultivated for their brightly colored, crested or plume-like flower heads.

Example

"The landscape designer used bright orange celosia to create a striking, flame-like effect in the summer garden borders."

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• Rhymes for celosia

• Nearby Words

celeriac
celery
cello
celosia
celotex
celtuce
cement

Word Origin & Etymology

From Modern Latin Celosia, derived from the Ancient Greek 'kḗleos' (burning), referring to the vibrant, flame-like appearance of the plant's flower heads.

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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