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Definition of itea
itea
/aɪˈtiːə/
i · te · a
Plural:iteas
itea Lexical Profile
CEFR
C2
Grade
13
Tier
3
Usage
Rare
Syllables
3
• noun
1
Any deciduous or evergreen shrub or small tree of the genus Itea (family Iteaceae), native to eastern North America, eastern Asia, and eastern Africa, cultivated as an ornamental plant for its long, drooping, cylindrical racemes of fragrant, star-shaped white or cream flowers and its willow-like foliage that turns crimson in autumn.
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Historical frequency of usage in published text.
180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer
Cite this Entry
Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Itea. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/itea