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Definition of iberis

iberis

/aɪˈbɪər.ɪs/
i · ber · is
Plural:iberises
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• noun

1

Any plant of the genus Iberis in the mustard family (Brassicaceae), native to Eurasia and commonly known as candytuft, characterized by dense, flat-topped clusters of small white, pink, or purple flowers.

Example

"The landscaper chose an evergreen iberis to create a vibrant white border along the garden path."

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Word Origin & Etymology

From Latin 'iberis', derived from Ancient Greek 'ibērís' (candytuft), a name denoting a plant native to Iberia (modern-day Spain and Portugal).

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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 Iberis. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 13, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/iberis
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