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Definition of malpighia

malpighia

/mælˈpɪɡ.i.ə/
mal · pigh · i · a
Plural:malpighias
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Adjective:malpighiaceous
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malpighia Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

Any of various tropical and subtropical flowering shrubs or small trees of the genus Malpighia, native to the Americas, often cultivated for their ornamental flowers and vitamin-rich, cherry-like fruits.

Example

"The horticulturist planted a malpighia in the greenhouse to study its bright pink blossoms and fruit production."

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• Nearby Words

mallow
malmo
malope
malpighia
malt
malta
malted

Word Origin & Etymology

Named by Carl Linnaeus in honor of Marcello Malpighi, a 17th-century Italian physician and pioneer of microscopical anatomy.

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Historical frequency of usage in published text.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Malpighia. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 13, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/malpighia
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