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Definition of nidularium

nidularium

/ˌnɪd.jʊˈlɛə.ri.əm/
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Plural:nidulariums
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nidularium Lexical Profile

• noun

1

Any epiphytic bromeliad of the genus Nidularium, native to the rainforests of Brazil, characterized by a rosette of leaves and a central, nest-like cluster of brightly colored bracts surrounding the flowers.

Example

"The botanical garden's tropical house displayed a beautiful nidularium with striking red and purple inner leaves."

• Rhymes for nidularium

• Nearby Words

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nicotiana
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Word Origin & Etymology

Coined in Modern Latin from Latin 'nidulus' (little nest) and the suffix '-arium' (receptacle or place), referencing the nest-like rosette of inner leaves that surround the plant's flowers.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Nidularium. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 13, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/nidularium
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