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Definition of nerium
nerium
/ˈnɪərɪəm/
ne · ri · um
Plural:neriums
nerium Lexical Profile
CEFR
C2
Grade
13
Tier
3
Usage
Rare
Syllables
3
• noun
1
A monotypic genus of ornamental evergreen flowering shrubs in the dogbane family (Apocynaceae), commonly known as oleander, native to the Mediterranean basin and southern Asia and cultivated for its terminal clusters of showy, funnel-shaped white, pink, or red flowers and leathery, lance-shaped leaves.
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180019102020
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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Nerium. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/nerium