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Definition of gesneria

gesneria

/ɡɛzˈnɪə.ɹi.ə/
ges · ne · ri · a
Plural:gesnerias
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Adjective:gesneriaceous
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gesneria Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

Any of various tropical and subtropical American plants of the genus Gesneria, typically featuring velvety leaves and brightly colored, tubular or bell-shaped flowers.

Example

"The conservatory's tropical exhibit featured a stunning collection of blooming gesnerias."

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• Rhymes for gesneria

• Nearby Words

germany
gerrhosaurid
gerygone
gesneria
geum
geyser
ghaggar hakra

Word Origin & Etymology

Modern Latin, named in honor of Conrad Gessner (1516–1565), a pioneering Swiss naturalist and botanist, combined with the 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 Gesneria. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 14, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/gesneria
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