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Definition of malcolmia

malcolmia

/mælˈkoʊmiə/
mal · col · mi · a
Plural:malcolmias
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malcolmia Lexical Profile

• noun

1

Any of several small, flowering plants of the genus Malcolmia in the mustard family (Brassicaceae), native primarily to the Mediterranean region, typically grown as low ornamental garden borders and featuring four-petaled pink, purple, or white flowers.

Example

"We sowed seeds of malcolmia along the garden pathways to create a dense, colorful carpet of blossoms in the early spring."

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• Nearby Words

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Word Origin & Etymology

Named in the early 19th century by botanist Robert Brown in honor of William Malcolm (died 1798), a prominent nurseryman from Kennington, London, with the botanical suffix '-ia' appended.

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Historical frequency of usage in published text.

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