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Definition of lardizabala
lardizabala
/ˌlɑːrdɪzəˈbɑːlə/
lar · di · za · ba · la
Plural:lardizabalas
lardizabala Lexical Profile
CEFR
C2
Grade
13
Tier
3
Usage
Rare
• noun
1
A monotypic genus of evergreen woody climbing vines in the family Lardizabalaceae, native to the temperate forests of central and southern Chile, cultivated for its glossy foliage, fragrant dark purple flowers, and tough fibrous stems.
2
The edible, sweet, fleshy dark-purple berry or pod produced by the Chilean vine Lardizabala biternata, which is eaten raw or cooked as a local delicacy in South America.
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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Lardizabala. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 16, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/lardizabala