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Definition of mussaenda

mussaenda

/ˌmʌs.iˈɛn.də/
mus · sa · en · da
Plural:mussaendas
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mussaenda Lexical Profile

• noun

1

Any of various tropical and subtropical evergreen shrubs or vines of the genus Mussaenda in the madder family (Rubiaceae), native to Asia and Africa, and widely cultivated as ornamentals for their large, showy, brightly colored leaflike sepals.

Example

"The botanical garden featured a beautiful pink mussaenda, its vibrant, enlarged sepals creating a spectacular floral display."

• Rhymes for mussaenda

• Nearby Words

muskox
muskrat
muslin
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mussel
mussurana
mustache

Word Origin & Etymology

Derived from the Sinhalese word 'mussenda', which is the traditional local name for the plant in Sri Lanka, later adopted as the formal scientific genus name.

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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