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Definition of montbretia

montbretia

/mɑːntˈbriːʃə/
mont · bre · tia
Plural:montbretias
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montbretia Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

A cormous plant of the iris family (genus Crocosmia, especially the hybrid Crocosmia × crocosmiiflora), native to southern and eastern Africa, known for its sword-shaped leaves and arching spikes of vibrant orange, red, or yellow funnel-shaped flowers.

Example

"The bright orange blooms of the montbretia added a striking splash of color to the late summer garden."

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• Rhymes for montbretia

• Nearby Words

mont blanc
montage
montanoa
montbretia
montenegro
monterey cypress
monterey jack

Word Origin & Etymology

Named in honor of Antoine François Ernest Conquebert de Montbret (1780-1801), a French botanist who accompanied Napoleon to Egypt, combined with the botanical suffix '-ia'.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Montbretia. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 14, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/montbretia
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