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Definition of lythrum
lythrum
/ˈlɪθ.rəm/
lyth · rum
Plural:lythrums
lythrum Lexical Profile
CEFR
C2
Grade
13
Tier
3
Usage
Rare
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Any plant of the genus Lythrum in the family Lythraceae, known as loosestrife, native to temperate and damp habitats worldwide and producing tall, slender spikes of small purple, pink, or magenta star-shaped flowers.
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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Lythrum. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 16, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/lythrum