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Definition of melianthus

melianthus

/ˌmɛliˈænθəs/
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Plural:melianthuses
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melianthus Lexical Profile

• noun

1

A genus of flowering evergreen shrubs native to South Africa, characterized by large, deeply divided pinnate leaves and distinctive tall spikes of nectar-rich flowers.

Example

"The gardener planted a melianthus in the sunny border to attract nectar-feeding birds with its striking, architectural foliage."

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• Rhymes for melianthus

• Nearby Words

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melia
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melissa
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Word Origin & Etymology

Derived from Modern Latin 'Melianthus', coined from the Greek words 'meli' (honey) and 'anthos' (flower), referring to the copious nectar produced by the plant's blossoms.

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