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Definition of jovibarba
jovibarba
/ˌdʒoʊ.vɪˈbɑːr.bə/
jo · vi · bar · ba
Plural:jovibarbas
jovibarba Lexical Profile
CEFR
C2
Grade
11
Tier
3
Usage
Rare
• noun
1
A small, rosette-forming succulent plant native to the mountainous regions of Europe, closely related to the houseleek and notable for its bell-shaped, pale yellow flowers.
Example
"The gardener planted a cluster of jovibarbas in the rock crevices to provide year-round texture and drought-resistant ground cover."
Synonyms
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Word Origin & Etymology
From Modern Latin 'Jovibarba', derived from Latin 'Jovis barba' meaning 'Jupiter's beard', historically referring to the fringed appearance of the flower petals on some related succulent species.
Usage Trend
Historical frequency of usage in published text.
180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer
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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Jovibarba. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 15, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/jovibarba