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Definition of kadsura

kadsura

/kædˈzʊə.rə/
kad · su · ra
Plural:kadsuras
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kadsura Lexical Profile

• noun

1

A climbing woody vine of the genus Kadsura in the family Schisandraceae, native to eastern and southern Asia, known for its small flowers and aggregated, fleshy berries.

Example

"The botanist documented a rare species of kadsura winding its way up the canopy of the subtropical Chinese forest."

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• Rhymes for kadsura

• Nearby Words

kadalundi
kadamaian
kadei
kadsura
kaduna
kaffir lily
kafue

Word Origin & Etymology

Derived from the Japanese botanical term 'kazura' or 'kadzura', a general word for a vine or creeping plant.

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180019102020
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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Kadsura. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 13, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/kadsura
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