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Definition of halesia
halesia
/həˈliːziə/
ha · le · si · a
Plural:halesias
halesia Lexical Profile
CEFR
C2
Grade
13
Tier
3
Usage
Rare
• noun
1
Any deciduous shrub or small tree of the genus Halesia (family Styracaceae), native to eastern North America and eastern Asia, cultivated as an ornamental for its profusion of drooping, bell-shaped white or pale pink spring blossoms and four-winged fruits.
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180019102020
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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Halesia. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 16, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/halesia