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Definition of epigaea
epigaea
/ˌɛpɪˈdʒiːə/
ep · i · gae · a
Plural:epigaeas
epigaea Lexical Profile
CEFR
C2
Grade
13
Tier
3
Usage
Rare
• noun
1
Any small, prostrate evergreen shrub of the genus Epigaea in the heath family Ericaceae, native to eastern North America, East Asia, and the Caucasus, bearing clusters of fragrant, tubular pink or white spring flowers, including the trailing arbutus.
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180019102020
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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Epigaea. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 16, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/epigaea