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Definition of exacum

exacum

/ˈɛk.sə.kəm/
ex · a · cum
Plural:exacums
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exacum Lexical Profile

exacum Game Scores & Validity

• noun

1

Any plant of the genus Exacum, comprising tropical Old World herbaceous plants in the gentian family (Gentianaceae), most notably the Persian violet, which is widely cultivated as an ornamental houseplant for its fragrant, star-shaped purple or white flowers.

Example

"The florist suggested a potted exacum as a vibrant, sweet-smelling addition to the sunroom."

• Nearby Words

ewaso ng iro
ewaso ng'iro
ewe
exacum
exam
excavator
exe

Word Origin & Etymology

From New Latin Exacum, derived from Latin exacon, from Ancient Greek exakon, a name used by Pliny for a plant that was likely a type of centaury.

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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