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Definition of filipendula
filipendula
/ˌfɪlɪˈpɛndjʊlə/
fil · i · pen · du · la
Plural:filipendulas
filipendula Lexical Profile
CEFR
C2
Grade
13
Tier
3
Usage
Rare
Syllables
5
• noun
1
Any of various herbaceous perennial flowering plants of the genus Filipendula in the rose family (Rosaceae), native to temperate regions of the Northern Hemisphere and cultivated for their feathery, plume-like clusters of tiny white, cream, or pink blossoms.
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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Filipendula. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/filipendula