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Definition of ixora

ixora

/ɪkˈsɔːr.ə/
ix · o · ra
Plural:ixoras
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ixora Lexical Profile

ixora Game Scores & Validity

• noun

1

A tropical evergreen shrub or tree of the madder family (Rubiaceae), cultivated for its dense, rounded clusters of brightly colored tubular flowers.

Example

"The gardener planted a vibrant row of pink and yellow ixora along the boundary wall to attract hummingbirds and butterflies."

• Rhymes for ixora

• Nearby Words

ivy gourd
ixia
ixiolirion
ixora
iyokan
izmir
jabiru

Word Origin & Etymology

Named by the Swedish botanist Carl Linnaeus, likely derived from the Sanskrit word 'Iswara', a title for the Hindu deity Shiva, to whom the vibrant flowers of this plant were traditionally offered.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Ixora. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 12, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/ixora
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