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Definition of gomphrena
gomphrena
/ɡɒmˈfriːnə/
gom · phre · na
Plural:gomphrenas
gomphrena Lexical Profile
CEFR
C2
Grade
11
Tier
3
Usage
Rare
• noun
1
Any plant of the genus Gomphrena in the amaranth family, native to tropical and warm-temperate regions, characterized by dense, clover-like flower heads that retain their bright colors when dried.
Example
"She planted purple and white gomphrena along the garden border because they thrive in the summer heat and make excellent dried floral arrangements."
Synonyms
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Word Origin & Etymology
Modern Latin, derived from the Latin 'gomphaena', a name used by Pliny for a type of amaranth, which itself is likely of Greek origin.
Usage Trend
Historical frequency of usage in published text.
180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer
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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Gomphrena. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 14, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/gomphrena