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Definition of gerbera

gerbera

/ˈdʒɜːr.bər.ə/
ger · ber · a
Plural:gerberas
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gerbera Lexical Profile

gerbera Game Scores & Validity

• noun

1

A plant of the daisy family (Asteraceae), native to tropical regions of South America, Africa, and Asia, widely cultivated for its large, brightly colored flowers.

Example

"The florist arranged a vibrant summer bouquet featuring sunflowers and bright pink gerberas."

• Nearby Words

georgia
georgina
geranium
gerbera
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gerenuk
gerlach

Word Origin & Etymology

Named in 1737 by Carl Linnaeus in honor of the German botanist and medical doctor Traugott Gerber (1710–1743).

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Gerbera. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 14, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/gerbera
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