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Definition of exochorda

exochorda

/ˌɛksəˈkɔːrdə/
ex · o · chor · da
Plural:exochordas
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exochorda Lexical Profile

• noun

1

Any deciduous flowering shrub of the genus Exochorda in the rose family, native to central and eastern Asia and widely cultivated as an ornamental plant for its abundant clusters of pearl-like white spring flowers.

Example

"The landscape designer recommended planting an exochorda near the pathway to showcase its brilliant white spring blooms."

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• Rhymes for exochorda

• Nearby Words

exhibit
exit
exlex
exochorda
exonarthex
expenditrix
explosive

Word Origin & Etymology

From New Latin Exochorda, derived from Greek 'exo-' (outside) and 'chordē' (cord or string). The name refers to the free, cord-like fibers attached to the outside of the placenta in the plant's fruit.

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Historical frequency of usage in published text.

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Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Exochorda. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 15, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/exochorda
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