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Definition of hovea

hovea

/ˈhoʊviə/
ho · ve · a
Plural:hoveas
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• noun

1

Australian Any of a genus of evergreen shrubs endemic to Australia, belonging to the pea family (Fabaceae), typically characterized by dark green leaves and vibrant purple or blue pea-like flowers.

Example

"During our hike through the Australian bushland, we admired the striking purple blossoms of a hovea blooming near the trail."

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houston
houttuynia
hovd
hovea
hovel
hovenia
hovercraft

Word Origin & Etymology

Named in 1812 by Scottish botanist Robert Brown in honor of Anton Pantaleon Hove, a Polish-born botanical collector who worked for Kew Gardens.

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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