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Definition of monsonia
monsonia
/mɒnˈsoʊniə/
mon · so · ni · a
Plural:monsonias
monsonia Lexical Profile
CEFR
C2
Grade
13
Tier
3
Usage
Rare
• noun
1
Any flowering plant of the genus Monsonia within the geranium family, typically herbaceous plants or small shrubs native primarily to Africa and Southwest Asia, some of which are traditionally used to brew herbal tea.
Example
"During the botanical survey in the arid regions of southern Africa, the researchers documented several rare species of monsonia."
• Rhymes for monsonia
Word Origin & Etymology
Named by Carl Linnaeus in honor of Lady Ann Monson (c. 1726–1776), an English botanist and notable collector of plants and insects in South Africa and India.
Usage Trend
Historical frequency of usage in published text.
180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer
Cite this Entry
Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Monsonia. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 14, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/monsonia