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Definition of nertera
nertera
/nɜːrˈtɪərə/
ner · te · ra
Plural:nerteras
nertera Lexical Profile
CEFR
C2
Grade
12
Tier
3
Usage
Rare
• noun
1
A creeping, perennial plant of the genus Nertera (family Rubiaceae), especially Nertera granadensis, widely cultivated as an ornamental houseplant for its dense green foliage and striking, bead-like orange or red berries.
Example
"The horticulturist carefully watered the nertera on the windowsill to ensure its vivid orange berries remained plump."
• Rhymes for nertera
Word Origin & Etymology
From the Modern Latin genus name 'Nertera', derived from the Ancient Greek 'nerteros' meaning 'nether' or 'lower', referring to the plant's prostrate, low-growing habit.
Usage Trend
Historical frequency of usage in published text.
180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer
Cite this Entry
Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Nertera. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 13, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/nertera