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Definition of nemophila

nemophila

/nɪˈmɒfɪlə/
ne · moph · i · la
Plural:nemophilas
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nemophila Lexical Profile

nemophila Game Scores & Validity

• noun

1

Any of various low-growing woodland plants of the genus Nemophila, native primarily to western North America, known for their delicate, typically blue or white cup-shaped flowers.

Example

"Every spring, the hillside is blanketed with the vibrant blue blooms of nemophila."

• Rhymes for nemophila

• Nearby Words

nematanthus
nematode
nemesia
nemophila
nen
nenana
nene

Word Origin & Etymology

From Modern Latin Nemophila (the genus name), coined from Greek 'nemos' (wooded pasture, glade) and 'philos' (loving), referring to the plant's natural preference for shaded woodland habitats.

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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