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Definition of genista

genista

/dʒəˈnɪstə/
ge · nis · ta
Plural:genistas
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• noun

1

Any of various ornamental shrubs of the genus Genista in the legume family Fabaceae, native to Europe, western Asia, and northern Africa, cultivated for their dense clusters of bright yellow, pea-like flowers.

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genially
genie
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genital
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Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed directly from Classical Latin genista (meaning 'broom plant'), the source of the medieval phrase planta genista, the heraldic emblem that gave the royal House of Plantagenet its name.

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180019102020
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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Genista. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/genista
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