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Definition of mazus
mazus
/ˈmeɪ.zəs/
ma · zus
Plural:mazuses
mazus Lexical Profile
CEFR
C2
Grade
11
Tier
3
Usage
Rare
• noun
1
A low-growing, creeping perennial plant of the genus Mazus (family Mazaceae), native to Asia and Australasia, commonly cultivated in gardens as a resilient ornamental ground cover.
Example
"We planted creeping mazus between the stepping stones to create a dense, green carpet that bursts with tiny purple flowers in the spring."
Word Origin & Etymology
From New Latin genus name Mazus, coined by Portuguese botanist João de Loureiro in 1790, from the Greek 'mazos' (breast), referring to the distinct pair of swellings on the lower lip of the plant's corolla.
Cite this Entry
Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Mazus. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 13, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/mazus