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Definition of nolana

nolana

/noʊˈlɑː.nə/
no · la · na
Plural:nolanas
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nolana Lexical Profile

• noun

1

Any trailing or creeping flowering plant of the genus Nolana in the nightshade family (Solanaceae), native to the coastal deserts of Chile and Peru and characterized by solitary, bell-shaped blue, purple, or white flowers.

Example

"The gardener planted creeping nolana in the rockery to provide a vibrant splash of blue during the dry summer months."

• Rhymes for nolana

• Nearby Words

noddy
nohkalikai
nohsngithiang
nolana
nolina
nominatable
nomocharis

Word Origin & Etymology

Coined in the 18th century by Carl Linnaeus from the Latin 'nola', meaning 'small bell', in reference to the plant's characteristic bell-shaped flowers.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Nolana. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 12, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/nolana
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