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Definition of mahernia

mahernia

/məˈhɜːr.ni.ə/
ma · her · ni · a
Plural:mahernias
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mahernia Lexical Profile

• noun

1

Any shrubby or trailing plant of the former genus Mahernia in the mallow family (Malvaceae), native primarily to southern Africa and characterized by deeply incised leaves and fragrant, nodding, bell-shaped flowers.

Example

"The conservatory's botanical collection featured a beautifully trailing mahernia that filled the air with a sweet, honey-like scent during its blooming season."

• Rhymes for mahernia

• Nearby Words

mahakam
mahanadi
mahananda
mahernia
mahi
mahi-mahi
mahogany

Word Origin & Etymology

Coined in the late 18th century as a taxonomic anagram of 'Hermannia', a related plant genus named in honor of the 17th-century German botanist Paul Hermann. Modern taxonomy generally subsumes Mahernia into Hermannia.

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Mahernia. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 14, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/mahernia
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