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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

1

Any of a large, highly diverse botanical genus (Euphorbia) of flowering plants distributed globally, typically characterized by a distinctive, often irritating milky latex sap and specialized flower structures known as cyathia.

Example

"To conserve water during the drought, the gardener replaced her delicate perennials with a resilient, cactus-like euphorbia."

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• Nearby Words

euonymus
eupatorium
euphonia
euphorbia
euphratean
euphrates
eurasian blind snake

Word Origin & Etymology

Named by Carl Linnaeus in 1753 in honor of Euphorbus, the Greek physician to King Juba II of Numidia (c. 50 BC – 23 AD), who reportedly discovered the plant's medicinal properties.

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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 Oct 14, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/euphorbia
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