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Definition of moltkia
moltkia
/ˈmɒltkiə/
molt · ki · a
Plural:moltkias
moltkia Lexical Profile
CEFR
C2
Grade
13
Tier
3
Usage
Rare
• noun
1
Any plant of the genus Moltkia, comprising a small group of flowering subshrubs and herbaceous perennials in the borage family, native to rocky habitats in southern Europe and the Middle East, and cultivated for their clusters of tubular blue, purple, or yellow flowers.
Example
"The rock garden was beautifully accented by the vibrant blue blooms of a creeping moltkia."
Word Origin & Etymology
Named in the 19th century by botanical taxonomists in honor of Count Joachim Godske Moltke, a Danish statesman and patron of the sciences, combined with the standard botanical suffix '-ia'.
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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Moltkia. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 15, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/moltkia