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Definition of kirengeshoma
kirengeshoma
/ˌkɪərɛŋɡəˈʃoʊmə/
ki · ren · ge · sho · ma
Plural:kirengeshomas
kirengeshoma Lexical Profile
CEFR
C2
Grade
13
Tier
3
Usage
Rare
• noun
1
A genus of herbaceous perennial plants in the hydrangea family (Hydrangeaceae), native to mountainous regions of eastern Asia (including Japan and Korea), characterized by large maple-like leaves and pale yellow, bell-shaped flowers.
Example
"The gardener planted kirengeshoma in the shaded woodland border to add a delicate touch of late-summer color."
• Rhymes for kirengeshoma
Word Origin & Etymology
Borrowed from Japanese 'ki-rengeshōma', combining 'ki' (yellow) and 'rengeshōma' (the false anemone plant, Anemonopsis macrophylla), referring to its visual similarity to the latter but distinguished by its yellow flowers.
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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Kirengeshoma. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 12, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/kirengeshoma