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Definition of hesperantha
hesperantha
/ˌhɛs.pəˈræn.θə/
hes · per · an · tha
Plural:hesperanthas
hesperantha Lexical Profile
CEFR
C2
Grade
12
Tier
3
Usage
Rare
• noun
1
A cormous flowering plant belonging to a genus in the iris family (Iridaceae), native primarily to southern Africa, notable for its striking, star-shaped flowers that often open in the late afternoon or evening.
Example
"The gardener planted a vibrant pink hesperantha along the border to ensure the garden remained colorful into the late summer evenings."
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Word Origin & Etymology
Derived from the Greek words 'hesperos', meaning 'evening', and 'anthos', meaning 'flower', referring to the botanical tendency of some species in this genus to open their blooms late in the day.
Usage Trend
Historical frequency of usage in published text.
180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer
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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Hesperantha. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 14, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/hesperantha