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Definition of nematanthus
nematanthus
/ˌnɛməˈtænθəs/
nem · a · tan · thus
Plural:nematanthuses
nematanthus Lexical Profile
CEFR
C2
Grade
13
Tier
3
Usage
Rare
Syllables
4
• noun
1
Any epiphytic flowering plant of the genus Nematanthus in the family Gesneriaceae, native to Brazil and commonly known as the goldfish plant, cultivated as an ornamental houseplant for its glossy foliage and distinctive pouch-shaped, brightly colored orange, red, or yellow blossoms that resemble swimming goldfish.
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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Nematanthus. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/nematanthus