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Definition of centaurea

centaurea

/ˌsɛn.tɔːˈriː.ə/
cen · tau · re · a
Plural:centaureas
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centaurea Lexical Profile

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• noun

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Any of various herbaceous flowering plants of the genus Centaurea in the aster family (Asteraceae), native primarily to Europe and the Mediterranean region, bearing thistle-like flower heads with fringed, tubular florets in shades of blue, purple, pink, yellow, or white, and including ornamental species such as the cornflower, bachelor's button, and knapweed.

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celtuce
cement
cempedak
centaurea
centipede
centipede eater
central african republic

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