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Definition of neomarica
neomarica
/ˌniː.oʊˈmær.ɪ.kə/
ne · o · mar · i · ca
Plural:neomaricas
neomarica Lexical Profile
CEFR
C2
Grade
13
Tier
3
Usage
Rare
Syllables
5
• noun
1
Any tropical perennial plant of the genus Neomarica (family Iridaceae), native to Central and South America and commonly known as walking iris or apostle plant, cultivated for its sword-shaped foliage and fragrant, short-lived, iris-like flowers in shades of blue, violet, white, or yellow.
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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Neomarica. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/neomarica