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Definition of coleus

coleus

/ˈkoʊ.li.əs/
co · le · us
Plural:coleuses
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• noun

1

A tropical or subtropical plant of the mint family, native primarily to Southeast Asia and Australia, widely cultivated as an ornamental houseplant or garden annual for its brightly colored, distinctly variegated foliage.

Example

"We planted a border of coleus in the shade garden to add vibrant splashes of pink and lime green beneath the larger trees."

• Rhymes for coleus

• Nearby Words

colchicum
coleonyx
coleslaw
coleus
coley
colfox
colima

Word Origin & Etymology

Coined in New Latin in the 19th century from the Greek word 'koleos', meaning 'sheath', referring to the way the stamens of the plant's flowers are fused together.

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Coleus. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 15, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/coleus
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