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Definition of matthiola

matthiola

/ˌmæθiˈoʊlə/
mat · thi · o · la

Plural:matthiolas
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matthiola Lexical Profile

• noun

1

Any plant of the genus Matthiola in the mustard family (Brassicaceae), native to Eurasia and Africa, widely cultivated in gardens for their highly fragrant, brightly colored flowers and commonly known as stock.

Example

"The gardener planted a border of matthiola to ensure the evening air would be filled with their sweet, clove-like scent."

Word Nuance & Usage

In formal botanical texts, it is capitalized and italicized as the genus name, whereas it is written in lowercase when referring to the plants in a general garden context.

• Rhymes for matthiola

Word Origin & Etymology

Named in New Latin after the 16th-century Italian physician and botanist Pietro Andrea Mattioli.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Matthiola. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 12, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/matthiola
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