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Definition of montbretia
montbretia
/mɑːntˈbriːʃə/
mont · bre · tia
Plural:montbretias
montbretia Lexical Profile
CEFR
C2
Grade
12
Tier
3
Usage
Rare
Syllables
3
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• noun
1
Any of various cormous perennial plants of the genus Crocosmia (family Iridaceae), native to southern and eastern Africa, having sword-shaped leaves and arching spikes of bright orange, red, or yellow funnel-shaped flowers that bloom in late summer.
Example
"The garden border was ablaze with vibrant orange montbretias in late August."
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180019102020
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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Montbretia. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/montbretia