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Definition of layia
layia
/ˈleɪ.i.ə/
lay · i · a
Plural:layias
layia Lexical Profile
CEFR
C2
Grade
13
Tier
3
Usage
Rare
• noun
1
Any annual herbaceous plant of the genus Layia in the daisy family (Asteraceae), native to western North America and commonly known as tidy tips, prized for its fragrant, daisy-like flowers typically featuring yellow ray petals tipped in white.
Usage Trend
Historical frequency of usage in published text.
180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer
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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Layia. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 17, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/layia