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Definition of libertia

libertia

/lɪˈbɜːr.ti.ə/
li · ber · ti · a
Plural:libertias
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libertia Lexical Profile

• noun

1

A genus of rhizomatous, evergreen perennial plants in the iris family (Iridaceae), native to the Southern Hemisphere including New Zealand, Australia, and South America, characterized by stiff, grass-like leaves and clusters of small, star-shaped white flowers.

Example

"The gardener planted several clumps of libertia along the border to provide year-round structural interest with their upright, grassy foliage."

• Rhymes for libertia

• Nearby Words

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Word Origin & Etymology

Named in 1824 by German botanist Kurt Polycarp Joachim Sprengel in honor of the Belgian botanist and mycologist Marie-Anne Libert (1782–1865).

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Libertia. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 14, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/libertia
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