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Definition of freesia

freesia

/ˈfriː.zi.ə/
free · si · a
Plural:freesias
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freesia Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

Any of several southern African plants of the genus Freesia in the iris family, widely cultivated for their highly fragrant, tubular, and brightly colored spring flowers.

Example

"She arranged a beautiful bridal bouquet of yellow and white freesias that filled the room with a sweet, citrusy fragrance."

• Rhymes for freesia

• Nearby Words

franklinia
fraser
fraxinella
freesia
freetown
freezer
freight

Word Origin & Etymology

Named in the 19th century by botanist Christian Friedrich Ecklon in honor of his friend, German physician and botanist Friedrich Heinrich Theodor Freese, combined with the Latin botanical suffix '-ia'.

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Freesia. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 16, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/freesia
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