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Definition of checkerbloom

checkerbloom

/ˈtʃɛk.ɚˌbluːm/
check · er · bloom
Plural:checkerblooms
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checkerbloom Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

North American A western North American perennial herb of the genus Sidalcea in the mallow family, characterized by its showy spikes of pink to purplish flowers resembling miniature hollyhocks.

Example

"While hiking through the coastal prairies of California, the botanist identified a rare species of checkerbloom swaying in the breeze."

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Word Origin & Etymology

A compound of 'checker' and 'bloom', referring to the plant's flowers. Often used interchangeably with the name 'checker mallow'.

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Checkerbloom. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 19, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/checkerbloom
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