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Definition of idria
idria
/ˈɪd.ri.ə/
Id · ri · a
Plural:idrias
idria Lexical Profile
CEFR
C2
Grade
13
Tier
3
Usage
Rare
Syllables
3
• noun
1
A former taxonomic genus name for the boojum tree (now classified as Fouquieria columnaris), a bizarre, columnar xerophytic plant in the family Fouquieriaceae native to the Sonoran Desert and Baja California, noted for its swollen, tapering trunk and clusters of fragrant, creamy-yellow to pale orange flowers borne at the apex in late summer.
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180019102020
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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Idria. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/idria