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Definition of ipomopsis
ipomopsis
/ˌaɪpəˈmɑːpsɪs/
i · po · mop · sis
Plural:ipomopses
ipomopsis Lexical Profile
CEFR
C2
Grade
12
Tier
3
Usage
Rare
• noun
1
A genus of herbaceous flowering plants in the phlox family (Polemoniaceae), native primarily to western North America, characterized by tall stems and showy, tubular flowers that are frequently pollinated by hummingbirds.
Example
"During our hike in the Colorado Rockies, we spotted a brilliant red ipomopsis blooming along the trail."
Synonyms
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Word Origin & Etymology
Coined in the late 18th century by French botanist André Michaux, derived from the plant genus Ipomoea and the Greek suffix '-opsis' (appearance), denoting a resemblance of the flowers to those of morning glories.
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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Ipomopsis. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 12, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/ipomopsis