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Definition of monardella
monardella
/ˌmɑːnərˈdɛlə/
mon · ar · del · la
Plural:monardellas
monardella Lexical Profile
CEFR
C2
Grade
11
Tier
3
Usage
Rare
• noun
1
North American Any of a genus of strongly aromatic annual or perennial herbaceous plants and subshrubs in the mint family (Lamiaceae), native primarily to western North America and commonly known as coyote mint or mustang mint.
Example
"Hikers exploring the chaparral ecosystems of California often encounter the sweet, pennyroyal-like fragrance of monardella growing along the rocky trails."
Synonyms
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Word Origin & Etymology
Derived from the related plant genus 'Monarda' (named in honor of the 16th-century Spanish physician and botanist Nicolás Monardes) combined with the Latin diminutive suffix '-ella'.
Usage Trend
Historical frequency of usage in published text.
180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer
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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Monardella. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 14, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/monardella