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Definition of moraea

moraea

/mɔːˈriː.ə/
mo · rae · a
Plural:moraeas
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moraea Lexical Profile

• noun

1

Any of various cormous plants of the genus Moraea in the iris family, native primarily to southern Africa, which bear colorful, iris-like flowers but generally lack a floral tube.

Example

"The botanical garden's arid greenhouse featured a stunning display of yellow and purple moraeas in full bloom."

• Rhymes for moraea

• Nearby Words

moped
moqui
mora
moraea
moraine
moralizingly
morass

Word Origin & Etymology

Derived from Modern Latin. Originally named 'Morea' by English botanist Philip Miller in honor of the botanist Robert More, but later altered by Carl Linnaeus to 'Moraea' to honor his father-in-law, Johan Moraeus.

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Moraea. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 16, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/moraea
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