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Definition of cineraria

cineraria

/ˌsɪn.əˈrɛr.i.ə/
cin · e · rar · i · a
Plural:cinerarias
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cineraria Lexical Profile

cineraria Game Scores & Validity

• noun

1

A herbaceous plant or small shrub in the daisy family (Asteraceae), primarily native to southern Africa, or one of several widely cultivated hybrids grown for their dense clusters of brightly colored flowers and ash-colored foliage.

Example

"The conservatory was brightened by rows of blooming cinerarias in vivid shades of purple, magenta, and blue."

Word Nuance & Usage

In horticultural contexts, the common name 'cineraria' usually refers to florist's hybrids that have been taxonomically reclassified out of the true botanical genus Cineraria.

• Rhymes for cineraria

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Word Origin & Etymology

From Modern Latin, representing the feminine of Latin 'cinerarius' (of ashes), derived from 'cinis' (ashes). It was named for the ash-grey down present on the underside of the plant's leaves.

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

Cite this Entry

Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Cineraria. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 6, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/cineraria
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