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Definition of dyssodia
dyssodia
/dɪˈsoʊ.di.ə/
dys · so · di · a
Plural:dyssodias
dyssodia Lexical Profile
CEFR
C2
Grade
13
Tier
3
Usage
Rare
• noun
1
Any of several annual or perennial herbs of the genus Dyssodia (or the closely related genus Thymophylla) in the family Asteraceae, native to the Americas and commonly known as dogweeds or fetid marigolds, cultivated in arid gardens for their pungent aromatic foliage and bright yellow to orange daisy-like flower heads.
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180019102020
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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Dyssodia. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 17, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/dyssodia