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Definition of monarda
monarda
/məˈnɑːr.də/
mo · nar · da
Plural:monardas
monarda Lexical Profile
CEFR
C2
Grade
12
Tier
3
Usage
Rare
Syllables
3
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• noun
1
Any North American aromatic flowering plant of the genus Monarda in the mint family (Lamiaceae), commonly known as bergamot, horsemint, or bee balm, cultivated for its fragrant foliage and dense, shaggy terminal flower heads of tubular red, pink, purple, or white blossoms surrounded by colorful bracts.
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180019102020
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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Monarda. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/monarda