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Definition of loropetalum
loropetalum
/ˌlɔːroʊˈpɛtələm/
lo · ro · pet · a · lum
Plural:loropetalums
loropetalum Lexical Profile
CEFR
C2
Grade
13
Tier
3
Usage
Rare
Syllables
5
• noun
1
Any of a small genus (Loropetalum) of evergreen shrubs or small trees in the witch-hazel family (Hamamelidaceae), native to eastern Asia and cultivated as ornamental garden plants for their rich burgundy or green foliage and abundant spring clusters of fragrant, spidery, strap-shaped blossoms in shades of white, pink, or magenta.
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180019102020
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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Loropetalum. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/loropetalum