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Definition of gaillardia

gaillardia

/ɡeɪˈlɑːrdiə/
gail · lar · di · a
Plural:gaillardias
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• noun

1

Any plant of the genus Gaillardia in the sunflower family (Asteraceae), native to North and South America, characterized by brightly colored, typically red and yellow, daisy-like flowers and a high tolerance for drought.

Example

"We planted a row of gaillardias along the garden border because their vibrant blooms thrive in the hot summer sun."

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• Rhymes for gaillardia

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galago
galangal

Word Origin & Etymology

Named in the late 18th century by French botanist Auguste Denis Fougeroux de Bondaroy in honor of Gaillard de Charentonneau, a French magistrate and patron of botany, combined with the New Latin suffix '-ia'.

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