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Definition of coreopsis

coreopsis

/ˌkɔːr.iˈɑːp.sɪs/
co · re · op · sis
Plural:coreopses
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• noun

1

A plant of the daisy family (Asteraceae) native primarily to the Americas, characterized by bright, showy yellow or bicolored flowers with distinctively toothed petal edges.

Example

"She planted a vibrant border of coreopsis in the front yard to attract butterflies during the long summer months."

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• Rhymes for coreopsis

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cordoba
cordylid
corella
coreopsis
corgi
coriander
cork

Word Origin & Etymology

Derived from Modern Latin 'Coreopsis', which stems from Ancient Greek 'koris' (bug) and the suffix '-opsis' (appearance or sight). The name was chosen because the plant's small, flat seeds resemble bedbugs or ticks.

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Coreopsis. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 16, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/coreopsis
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