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Definition of cistus

cistus

/ˈsɪs.təs/
cis · tus
Plural:cistuses
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cistus Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

Any of various evergreen Mediterranean shrubs of the genus Cistus (family Cistaceae), commonly known as rockroses, cultivated for their aromatic resinous foliage and showy five-petaled flowers with papery, crinkled petals in shades of white, pink, or purple.

Example

"The dry, sunny slope of the botanical garden was planted with drought-tolerant cistus and lavender."

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• Rhymes for cistus

• Nearby Words

cisco
cistern
cisticola
cistus
citadel
citarum
citrange

Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed from Latin cistus, from Ancient Greek kistos (κίστος), the classical name for the rockrose shrub.

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Cistus. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 17, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/cistus
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