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Definition of euryops
euryops
/ˈjʊər.i.ɑːps/
eu · ry · ops
Plural:euryops
euryops Lexical Profile
CEFR
C2
Grade
11
Tier
3
Usage
Rare
• noun
1
Any of various flowering evergreen shrubs or subshrubs of the genus Euryops within the aster family (Asteraceae), native primarily to southern Africa, distinguished by their deeply divided, feathery leaves and prominent bright yellow, daisy-like flowers.
Example
"The landscaper chose a golden euryops to provide vibrant, year-round yellow blooms in the drought-tolerant garden."
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Word Origin & Etymology
From the Modern Latin botanical genus name Euryops, derived from the Greek 'eurys' (wide or large) and 'ops' (eye or face), referencing the plant's large, showy flower heads.
Usage Trend
Historical frequency of usage in published text.
180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer
Cite this Entry
Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Euryops. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 14, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/euryops