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Definition of disanthus
disanthus
/daɪˈsæn.θəs/
dis · an · thus
Plural:disanthuses
disanthus Lexical Profile
CEFR
C2
Grade
13
Tier
3
Usage
Rare
Syllables
3
• noun
1
An ornamental shrub of the genus Disanthus in the witch-hazel family (Hamamelidaceae), native to East Asia, cultivated for its heart-shaped leaves that turn vibrant crimson in autumn and its distinctive pairs of small, star-shaped, dark purple or maroon flowers.
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Historical frequency of usage in published text.
180019102020
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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Disanthus. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/disanthus