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Definition of limonium

limonium

/laɪˈmoʊniəm/
li · mo · ni · um
Plural:limoniums
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• noun

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Any flowering plant of the genus Limonium (family Plumbaginaceae),commonly known as sea lavender or statice, native to coastal regions and salt steppes worldwide and widely cultivated for its airy panicles of small, papery, funnel-shaped flowers in shades of purple, blue, pink, white, or yellow.

Example

"The florist added sprigs of purple limonium to the bouquet to provide lasting color and delicate texture."

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• Rhymes for limonium

• Nearby Words

limnanthes
limo
limoncello
limonium
limousine
limp
limpet

Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed from Latin limonium, from Ancient Greek leimonion, derived from leimon ('meadow' or 'moist place'), in reference to the salt marshes and coastal meadows where many species naturally grow.

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Limonium. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/limonium
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