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Definition of eustoma

eustoma

/juːˈstoʊ.mə/
eus · to · ma
Plural:eustomas
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eustoma Lexical Profile

• noun

1

Any plant or flower of a small genus in the gentian family (Gentianaceae), native to warm regions of the southern United States, Mexico, and northern South America, widely cultivated in floristry for its attractive, bell-shaped blooms.

Example

"For her wedding centerpiece, she requested a lush arrangement of white roses and pale pink eustomas."

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• Rhymes for eustoma

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Word Origin & Etymology

Coined in the early 19th century from Ancient Greek 'eu-' (good, beautiful) and 'stoma' (mouth), referring to the attractive, wide opening of the flower's corolla.

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Eustoma. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 14, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/eustoma
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