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Definition of eucryphia

eucryphia

/juːˈkrɪf.i.ə/
eu · cryph · i · a
Plural:eucryphias
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eucryphia Lexical Profile

eucryphia Game Scores & Validity

• noun

1

Any evergreen tree or shrub of the genus Eucryphia, native to the temperate regions of South America and Australia, widely cultivated for their glossy foliage and showy, fragrant white flowers.

Example

"The botanical garden featured a magnificent eucryphia that burst into a cloud of white blossoms in late summer."

• Nearby Words

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Word Origin & Etymology

From Modern Latin Eucryphia, derived from Greek 'eu-' (well, good) and 'kryphios' (hidden). The name refers to the sepals of the flower, which are joined together to form a cap that hides the inner petals before falling off as the flower opens.

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Eucryphia. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 15, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/eucryphia
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