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Definition of hypericum

hypericum

/haɪˈpɛr.ɪ.kəm/
hy · per · i · cum
Plural:hypericums
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• noun

1

Any of a large genus (Hypericum) of herbs and shrubs in the family Hypericaceae, widely known as St. John's wort and cultivated as garden ornamentals for their bright yellow, five-petaled flowers with prominent tufts of golden stamens and decorative berry-like seed capsules.

Example

"The florist tucked stems of red-berried hypericum into the autumn bouquet alongside the yellow roses."

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Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed from Latin hypericum, from Ancient Greek hypereikon, traditionally interpreted as combining hyper ('above') and eikon ('image' or 'icon'), from the ancient custom of hanging the plant above religious images during midsummer to ward off evil spirits.

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Hypericum. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/hypericum
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