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Definition of exacum
exacum
/ˈɛk.sə.kəm/
ex · a · cum
Plural:exacums
exacum Lexical Profile
CEFR
C2
Grade
13
Tier
3
Usage
Rare
Syllables
3
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Any plant of the Old World tropical genus Exacum in the gentian family (Gentianaceae), especially the Persian violet (Exacum affine), widely cultivated as an ornamental houseplant for its glossy green foliage and fragrant, cup-shaped blue, purple, or white flowers with prominent yellow stamens.
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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Exacum. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/exacum