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Definition of hydrangea

hydrangea

/haɪˈdreɪn.dʒə/
hy · dran · gea
Plural:hydrangeas
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hydrangea Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

A widely cultivated ornamental shrub native to Asia and the Americas, characterized by large, showy clusters of white, pink, blue, or purple flowers whose color often depends on soil acidity.

Example

"She planted a row of hydrangeas along the front porch, hoping the acidic soil would turn their blooms a vibrant blue."

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• Nearby Words

hydaspes
hyderabad
hydra
hydrangea
hydrant
hydrilla
hydrometer

Word Origin & Etymology

Coined in Modern Latin by Carl Linnaeus in 1739, derived from the Greek words 'hydro-' (water) and 'angeion' (vessel), referring to the plant's cup-shaped seed capsules.

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Hydrangea. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 13, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/hydrangea
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