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Definition of lyonia
lyonia
/laɪˈoʊniə/
ly · o · ni · a
Plural:lyonias
lyonia Lexical Profile
CEFR
C2
Grade
13
Tier
3
Usage
Rare
• noun
1
Any deciduous or evergreen shrub or small tree of the genus Lyonia in the heath family (Ericaceae), native to eastern North America, the Caribbean, and eastern Asia, cultivated for its clusters of small, urn-shaped white or pink flowers.
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180019102020
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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Lyonia. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 16, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/lyonia