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Definition of chincherinchee

chincherinchee

/ˌtʃɪntʃərɪnˈtʃiː/
chin · cher · in · chee
Plural:chincherinchees
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chincherinchee Lexical Profile

chincherinchee Game Scores & Validity

• noun

1

South African A bulbous perennial plant (Ornithogalum thyrsoides) native to the Cape Province of South Africa, characterized by dense, cone-shaped clusters of long-lasting white or cream-colored flowers.

Example

"The florist included several stems of chincherinchee in the bridal bouquet because of their striking star-shaped blooms and exceptional vase life."

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• Nearby Words

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Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed from Afrikaans 'tjienkerientjee', which is likely of imitative origin representing the squeaking sound the plant's stems make when rubbed together, or potentially derived from an indigenous Khoisan language.

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

Cite this Entry

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