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Definition of codonopsis
codonopsis
/ˌkoʊdəˈnɑːpsɪs/
co · do · nop · sis
Plural:codonopsises
codonopsis Lexical Profile
CEFR
C2
Grade
13
Tier
3
Usage
Rare
• noun
1
Any of various herbaceous perennial plants of the genus Codonopsis in the bellflower family (Campanulaceae), native to East, Central, and South Asia, cultivated for their nodding, bell-shaped blossoms in shades of blue, purple, white, or yellowish-green, and for their tuberous roots used in traditional Chinese medicine.
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180019102020
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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Codonopsis. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 16, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/codonopsis