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Definition of morina

morina

/məˈriːnə/
mo · ri · na
Plural:morinas
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morina Lexical Profile

• noun

1

Any perennial herb of the genus Morina (family Caprifoliaceae), native to mountainous regions of the Himalayas, Tibet, China, and the Balkans, characterized by spiny thistle-like leaves and tall spikes of whorled, tubular flowers.

Example

"The botanical garden featured a beautiful border of morinas, whose tall, whorled flower spikes attracted numerous pollinators in midsummer."

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• Rhymes for morina

• Nearby Words

moray eel
morelet crocodile
moresby
morina
morinda
moringa
morisia

Word Origin & Etymology

Named in honor of Louis Morin (1635–1715), a French physician and botanist, combined with the New Latin botanical suffix '-a'.

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Morina. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 15, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/morina
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