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Definition of king protea

king protea

Plural:king proteas
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king protea Lexical Profile

• noun

1

A striking flowering plant native to the fynbos region of southwestern South Africa, possessing the largest flower head in its genus and serving as the national flower of South Africa.

Example

"During our hike through the Cape Floral Kingdom, we marveled at the massive, crown-like bloom of a wild king protea."

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• Nearby Words

king george
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kingbird
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Word Origin & Etymology

The plant is named 'king' because it possesses the largest flower head in its genus. 'Protea' derives from Proteus, a Greek sea god who could change his form, referencing the immense variety of shapes and sizes found within the plant family.

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