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Definition of jovellana
jovellana
/ˌdʒoʊ.vɛˈlɑː.nə/
jo · vel · la · na
Plural:jovellanas
jovellana Lexical Profile
CEFR
C2
Grade
13
Tier
3
Usage
Rare
• noun
1
Any of several species of small, moisture-loving shrubs or herbaceous plants in the genus Jovellana (family Calceolariaceae), native to Chile and New Zealand, characterized by delicate, often speckled, bell-shaped or teacup-like flowers.
Example
"The horticulturist carefully tended to the jovellana in the greenhouse, ensuring the soil remained consistently moist to support its vibrant, speckled blooms."
• Rhymes for jovellana
Word Origin & Etymology
Named in honor of Gaspar Melchor de Jovellanos, an 18th-century Spanish neoclassical statesman, philosopher, and author, combined with the standard botanical suffix '-a'.
Cite this Entry
Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Jovellana. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 15, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/jovellana