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Definition of glory bower

glory bower

Plural:glory bowers
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glory bower Lexical Profile

• noun

1

Any of various tropical and subtropical flowering shrubs, vines, or small trees of the mint family (genus Clerodendrum), noted for their spectacular, often fragrant flower clusters and brightly colored, persistent calyces.

Example

"The bleeding heart glory bower quickly climbed the garden trellis, displaying a stunning contrast of pure white calyces and deep red petals."

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• Nearby Words

glomach
glomma
gloriosa
glory bower
glory lily
glory of the snow
glorybush

Word Origin & Etymology

A descriptive common name coined for plants of the genus Clerodendrum, combining 'glory' (referencing their spectacular, vivid floral clusters) and 'bower' (referring to the climbing, arching, or canopy-forming leafy growth habit of many species).

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Historical frequency of usage in published text.

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Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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