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Definition of lavatera
lavatera
/ˌlævəˈtɪərə/
la · va · te · ra
Plural:lavateras
lavatera Lexical Profile
CEFR
C2
Grade
12
Tier
3
Usage
Rare
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1
Any of various herbaceous plants or shrubs of the genus Lavatera (or formerly classified within it, now often placed in Malva) in the mallow family Malvaceae, native primarily to the Mediterranean region, Asia, and Australia, widely cultivated as garden ornamentals for their showy, funnel-shaped or hibiscus-like blossoms in shades of pink, rose, purple, or white.
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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Lavatera. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 17, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/lavatera