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Definition of echinops

echinops

/ɪˈkaɪ.nɑːps/
ech · i · nops
Plural:echinopses
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echinops Lexical Profile

• noun

1

Any spiny herbaceous perennial plant of the genus Echinops in the family Asteraceae, native to Europe, Africa, and Asia, commonly known as globe thistle and cultivated for its striking spherical flower heads composed of densely packed metallic-blue, purple, or white florets.

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• Nearby Words

echidna
echinacea
echinocactus
echinops
echis
echium
eclair

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180019102020
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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Echinops. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 18, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/echinops
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