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Definition of euphorbia

euphorbia

/juːˈfɔːr.bi.ə/
eu · phor · bi · a
Plural:euphorbias
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Adjective:euphorbiaceous
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euphorbia Lexical Profile

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• noun

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Any plant of the large, diverse genus Euphorbia (family Euphorbiaceae), native to temperate and tropical regions worldwide, characterized by an acrid milky sap and specialized cup-like flower clusters (cyathia) often surrounded by showy, brightly colored petal-like floral bracts, including ornamentals such as the poinsettia, crown of thorns, and wood spurge.

Example

"The gardener planted chartreuse euphorbias along the sunny border to brighten the spring flower bed."

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• Nearby Words

euphemistically
euphonia
euphonium
euphorbia
euphoria
euphoric
euphorically

Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed from Latin euphorbia, from Ancient Greek euphorbion, named by King Juba II of Mauretania in honor of his Greek physician Euphorbus, who discovered the medicinal uses of the plant's sap.

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Euphorbia. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/euphorbia
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