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Definition of hakea
hakea
/ˈheɪkiə/
ha · ke · a
Plural:hakeas
hakea Lexical Profile
CEFR
C2
Grade
12
Tier
3
Usage
Rare
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• noun
1
Any of various evergreen Australian shrubs or small trees of the genus Hakea (family Proteaceae), widely cultivated as ornamentals for their dense, spiky or globular clusters of nectar-rich red, pink, yellow, or white flowers, stiff foliage, and woody seed capsules.
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180019102020
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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Hakea. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 16, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/hakea