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Definition of gloriosa

gloriosa

/ˌɡlɔːriˈoʊsə/
glo · ri · o · sa
Plural:gloriosas
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gloriosa Lexical Profile

gloriosa Game Scores & Validity

• noun

1

A climbing plant or flower of the genus Gloriosa (family Colchicaceae), native to tropical Africa and Asia, renowned for its spectacular, brightly colored flowers with strongly reflexed petals; commonly known as the flame lily.

Example

"The gardener built a tall trellis to support the sprawling vines and vibrant, fire-colored blooms of the gloriosa."

Word Nuance & Usage

When referring to the scientific botanical genus, the word is capitalized as 'Gloriosa'; when used as a common name for the plant or its flower, it is typically written in lowercase.

• Rhymes for gloriosa

• Nearby Words

glorification
glorified
glorify
gloriosa
glorious
gloriously
gloriousness

Word Origin & Etymology

Modern Latin, derived from the feminine form of the Latin 'gloriosus' (glorious), chosen by Linnaeus to describe the plant's spectacularly showy flowers.

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

Cite this Entry

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