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Definition of leucospermum
leucospermum
/ˌluːkəˈspɜːrməm/
leu · co · sper · mum
Plural:leucospermums
leucospermum Lexical Profile
CEFR
C2
Grade
13
Tier
3
Usage
Rare
Syllables
4
• noun
1
Any evergreen upright or low-spreading shrub of the genus Leucospermum in the family Proteaceae, native to South Africa and Zimbabwe and commonly known as a pincushion protea, cultivated for its prominent, rounded flower heads composed of dense clusters of long, brightly colored yellow, orange, or red styles that resemble pins in a pincushion.
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180019102020
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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Leucospermum. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/leucospermum