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Definition of haworthia

haworthia

/həˈwɜːr.θi.ə/
ha · wor · thi · a
Plural:haworthias
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haworthia Lexical Profile

• noun

1

A genus of small, slow-growing succulent plants native to Southern Africa, characterized by fleshy, rosette-forming leaves that often feature translucent windows, white bands, or warty tubercles.

Example

"She placed a potted haworthia on her office desk because it thrived in indirect sunlight and required minimal watering."

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• Nearby Words

hawksbill sea turtle
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hawkweed
haworthia
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hay

Word Origin & Etymology

Named in the early 1800s after the English botanist and entomologist Adrian Hardy Haworth (1767–1833), combined with the standard New Latin botanical suffix '-ia'.

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

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