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Definition of hosta

hosta

/ˈhoʊstə/
hos · ta
Plural:hostas
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• noun

1

A shade-tolerant herbaceous perennial plant of the genus Hosta in the asparagus family (Asparagaceae), native to northeastern Asia and widely cultivated in gardens for its dense mounds of broad, ribbed, often variegated foliage.

Example

"The landscaper planted rows of variegated hostas along the shaded northern border of the garden."

2

The tall, slender summer flower spike or trumpet-shaped, lily-like blossom produced by a plant of the genus Hosta, typically bearing nodding white, lavender, or violet blooms.

Example

"Hummingbirds frequently visited the fragrant lavender hostas blooming above the leafy garden bed in midsummer."

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• Nearby Words

hospitalize
hoss
host
hosta
hostage
hostel
hostess

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Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Hosta. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/hosta
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