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Definition of foamflower
foamflower
/ˈfoʊmˌflaʊ.ɚ/
foam · flow · er
Plural:foamflowers
foamflower Lexical Profile
CEFR
C1
Grade
9
Tier
3
Usage
Rare
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• noun
1
A herbaceous woodland plant native to North America (genus Tiarella, especially Tiarella cordifolia), noted for its lobed foliage and upright spikes of small, frothy, white or pale pink blooms.
Example
"The gardener planted shade-loving foamflowers beneath the large oak trees to create a carpet of delicate white blooms in the spring."
Word Origin & Etymology
Derived from the English words 'foam' and 'flower', so named because its dense clusters of tiny white or pale pink blooms resemble sea foam.
Usage Trend
Historical frequency of usage in published text.
180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer
Cite this Entry
Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Foamflower. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 14, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/foamflower