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Definition of kennedia
kennedia
/kəˈniːdiə/
ken · ne · di · a
Plural:kennedias
kennedia Lexical Profile
CEFR
C2
Grade
12
Tier
3
Usage
Rare
• noun
1
Australian Any of several trailing or climbing vines of the genus Kennedia in the legume family (Fabaceae), native to Australia and noted for their striking, pea-like flowers typically colored red, black, or pink.
Example
"The landscaper chose a vigorous red kennedia to cascade over the retaining wall in the arid garden."
Synonyms
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Word Origin & Etymology
Named in 1804 by the French botanist Étienne Pierre Ventenat in honor of John Kennedy (1759–1842), a prominent London nurseryman and plant introducer.
Cite this Entry
Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Kennedia. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 12, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/kennedia