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Definition of koelreuteria
koelreuteria
/ˌkɛlrɔɪˈtɪəriə/
koel · reu · te · ri · a
Plural:koelreuterias
koelreuteria Lexical Profile
CEFR
C2
Grade
12
Tier
3
Usage
Rare
• noun
1
Any deciduous tree or shrub of the genus Koelreuteria in the soapberry family (Sapindaceae), native to southern and eastern Asia, widely cultivated as an ornamental plant for its showy yellow panicles of flowers and characteristic papery, lantern-like seed capsules.
Example
"The landscape architect recommended planting a koelreuteria in the courtyard to provide bright summer color and delicate shade."
• Rhymes for koelreuteria
Word Origin & Etymology
Named in 1772 by Russian botanist Erich Laxmann to honor Joseph Gottlieb Kölreuter (1733–1806), a German pioneer in the study of plant hybridization, combined with the Modern Latin botanical suffix '-ia'.
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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Koelreuteria. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 13, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/koelreuteria