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Definition of neillia

neillia

/ˈniːliə/
neil · li · a
Plural:neillias
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neillia Lexical Profile

• noun

1

Any deciduous shrub of the genus Neillia in the rose family (Rosaceae), native to eastern and central Asia, widely cultivated in horticulture for its gracefully arching branches, lobed leaves, and nodding clusters of tubular pink or white flowers.

Example

"We planted a neillia in the woodland garden to add a delicate splash of pale pink color during late spring."

• Rhymes for neillia

• Nearby Words

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Word Origin & Etymology

Coined in 1825 by Scottish botanist David Don, naming the genus in honor of his contemporary Patrick Neill (1776–1851), a Scottish printer, horticulturalist, and naturalist.

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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