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Definition of hermannia

hermannia

/hɜːrˈmæniə/
her · man · ni · a
Plural:hermannias
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hermannia Lexical Profile

• noun

1

Any of numerous flowering plants belonging to the genus Hermannia in the mallow family (Malvaceae), native predominantly to southern Africa and typically characterized by small, nodding, bell-shaped flowers in shades of yellow, red, or pink.

Example

"The researchers surveyed a distinct species of hermannia blooming among the diverse fynbos vegetation of the South African cape."

• Rhymes for hermannia

• Nearby Words

herb
herbert river
hermann tortoise
hermannia
hermitage
hermon
heron

Word Origin & Etymology

Named in honor of Paul Hermann (1646–1695), a German-born physician and botanist who collected plants in the Dutch Cape Colony and Ceylon, combined with the standard botanical suffix '-ia'.

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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