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Definition of nandina

nandina

/nænˈdiːnə/
nan · di · na
Plural:nandinas
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• noun

1

An evergreen shrub of the barberry family, native to eastern Asia, widely cultivated as an ornamental plant for its bamboo-like foliage and bright red berries; often commonly referred to as heavenly bamboo.

Example

"The landscaper recommended planting a row of nandina along the foundation for year-round color."

• Rhymes for nandina

• Nearby Words

nan
nance
nanda devi
nandina
nanga parbat
nanjing
nanning

Word Origin & Etymology

Derived from New Latin, coined by Swedish botanist Carl Peter Thunberg in 1781 from the Japanese word 'nanten' (or 'nandin'), which refers to the plant.

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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