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Definition of cleome

cleome

/kliːˈoʊmi/
cle · o · me
Plural:cleomes
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cleome Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

Any of various tropical or subtropical plants of the genus Cleome, commonly known as spider flowers, characterized by tall spikes of blooms with distinctively long, slender stamens and palmate leaves.

Example

"The gardener decided to plant pink cleomes along the back fence because their tall, spidery blooms add a dramatic visual element to the summer landscape."

• Rhymes for cleome

• Nearby Words

clemently
clemenules
clench
cleome
cleopatra
clergy
clergyman

Word Origin & Etymology

Derived from Modern Latin 'Cleome' (established by Carl Linnaeus in 1753), which traces back to a Latin name for an unidentified mustard-like plant mentioned by the ancient physician Octavius Horatianus.

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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