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Definition of eulalia
eulalia
/juːˈleɪ.li.ə/
eu · la · li · a
Plural:eulalias
eulalia Lexical Profile
CEFR
C2
Grade
11
Tier
3
Usage
Rare
• noun
1
A tall, ornamental perennial grass (especially Miscanthus sinensis) native to eastern Asia, widely cultivated in gardens and landscapes for its large, feathery flower plumes.
Example
"The landscape architect planted clumps of tall eulalia along the borders to add texture and movement to the garden."
Synonyms
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Word Origin & Etymology
From Modern Latin, adopted as a botanical name. Derived from the Greek 'eulalos' meaning 'sweetly speaking' ('eu-' meaning 'well' and 'lalein' meaning 'to speak'), originally given as a female name.
Usage Trend
Historical frequency of usage in published text.
180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer
Cite this Entry
Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Eulalia. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 14, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/eulalia