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Definition of gilia
gilia
/ˈdʒɪl.i.ə/
gi · li · a
Plural:gilias
gilia Lexical Profile
CEFR
C2
Grade
12
Tier
3
Usage
Rare
Syllables
3
• noun
1
Any of various herbaceous flowering plants of the genus Gilia (family Polemoniaceae), native primarily to western North America and temperate South America, cultivated in gardens for their showy, funnel-shaped or star-shaped blossoms in shades of blue, violet, pink, yellow, or white.
• Rhymes for gilia
Usage Trend
Historical frequency of usage in published text.
180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer
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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Gilia. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/gilia