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gloxinia

/ɡlɑːkˈsɪn.i.ə/
glox · in · i · a
Plural:gloxinias
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• noun

1

A tuberous perennial plant (Sinningia speciosa) in the family Gesneriaceae, native to Brazil and widely cultivated as an ornamental houseplant for its large, velvety leaves and showy, bell-shaped flowers in shades of purple, red, pink, and white.

Example

"She placed the potted gloxinia near the bright window so its velvety purple blossoms would thrive."

2

Any tropical rhizomatous herbaceous plant belonging to the genus Gloxinia in the family Gesneriaceae, native to the Andes and South America, bearing tubular or bell-shaped blossoms.

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Word Nuance & Usage

In everyday horticulture, the name 'gloxinia' most commonly refers to the florist's gloxinia (Sinningia speciosa), which was historically classified under the genus Gloxinia before being reassigned to Sinningia.

• Rhymes for gloxinia

• Nearby Words

glowstick
glowworm
glowy
gloxinia
gloydius
glucose
glue

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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