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Definition of montanoa
montanoa
/mɒnˈtænoʊə/
mon · ta · no · a
Plural:montanoas
montanoa Lexical Profile
CEFR
C2
Grade
13
Tier
3
Usage
Rare
• noun
1
Any shrub or small tree of the genus Montanoa in the daisy family (Asteraceae), native to Mexico, Central America, and northern South America, characterized by large, showy, white flower heads.
Example
"The horticulturist planted a montanoa to create a striking floral canopy of white blossoms in the subtropical garden."
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Word Origin & Etymology
Named by Vicente Cervantes in 1825 in honor of Luis Montaña (1755–1820), a prominent Mexican physician, priest, and naturalist, combined with a standard botanical suffix.
Usage Trend
Historical frequency of usage in published text.
180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer
Cite this Entry
Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Montanoa. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 15, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/montanoa