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Definition of decaisnea
decaisnea
/dɪˈkeɪz.ni.ə/
de · cais · ne · a
Plural:decaisneas
decaisnea Lexical Profile
CEFR
C2
Grade
13
Tier
3
Usage
Rare
• noun
1
A small genus of deciduous flowering shrubs in the family Lardizabalaceae, native to mountainous regions of eastern Asia, notable for their unusual, elongated, metallic blue fruit pods commonly referred to as 'dead man's fingers'.
Example
"The horticulturist decided to plant a decaisnea in the botanical garden to showcase its bizarre, brightly colored fruit to visitors."
Word Origin & Etymology
Named in the mid-19th century in honor of Joseph Decaisne (1807–1882), a distinguished French botanist and agronomist of Belgian birth.
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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Decaisnea. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 14, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/decaisnea