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Definition of linnaea
linnaea
/lɪˈniː.ə/
lin · nae · a
Plural:linnaeas
linnaea Lexical Profile
CEFR
C2
Grade
13
Tier
3
Usage
Rare
Syllables
3
• noun
1
A creeping evergreen subshrub of the honeysuckle family (Caprifoliaceae), native to boreal and subarctic forests across the Northern Hemisphere and bearing delicate, paired, nodding, fragrant pink or white bell-shaped blossoms; the twinflower.
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Historical frequency of usage in published text.
180019102020
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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Linnaea. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/linnaea