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Definition of geissorhiza
geissorhiza
/ˌdʒaɪsoʊˈraɪzə/
Geis · so · rhi · za
Plural:geissorhizas
geissorhiza Lexical Profile
CEFR
C2
Grade
13
Tier
3
Usage
Rare
• noun
1
Any of a genus of small, cormous flowering plants in the iris family (Iridaceae), native predominantly to the Cape Provinces of South Africa, noted for their vibrant, often multi-colored, cup-shaped flowers.
Example
"Botanists studying the diverse flora of the Western Cape frequently encounter geissorhiza species blooming vividly after the winter rains."
• Rhymes for geissorhiza
Word Origin & Etymology
From New Latin, derived from the Greek 'geisson' (eaves, cornice, or hem) and 'rhiza' (root), referring to the overlapping, tile-like tunics that cover the corm (the plant's bulb-like root).
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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Geissorhiza. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 15, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/geissorhiza