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Definition of nolina
nolina
/noʊˈliːnə/
no · li · na
Plural:nolinas
nolina Lexical Profile
CEFR
C2
Grade
13
Tier
3
Usage
Rare
• noun
1
North American Any of several drought-tolerant plants belonging to the genus Nolina in the asparagus family, native to dry regions of the southern United States and Mexico, and typically characterized by a dense, basal rosette of tough, long, grass-like leaves.
Example
"The landscape architect selected a resilient nolina to serve as an architectural focal point in the desert rock garden."
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Word Origin & Etymology
Coined in 1803 by French botanist André Michaux to honor the 18th-century French arboriculturist and agricultural writer Abbé P. C. Nolin.
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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Nolina. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 12, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/nolina