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Definition of hosta

hosta

/ˈhoʊstə/
hos · ta
Plural:hostas
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• noun

1

A shade-tolerant, clump-forming herbaceous perennial plant of the genus Hosta, native to northeast Asia and widely cultivated in gardens for its attractive, broad foliage.

Example

"She planted a row of variegated hostas along the shaded garden path to add lush texture to the landscape."

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• Nearby Words

hosiery
hospice
hospital
hosta
hostel
hot dog
hot sauce

Word Origin & Etymology

Coined in 1812 by Austrian botanist Leopold Trattinnick to honor his fellow countryman, the botanist and physician Nicolaus Thomas Host.

Usage Trend

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 Oct 16, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/hosta
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