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Definition of ochna
ochna
/ˈɑːk.nə/
och · na
Plural:ochnas
ochna Lexical Profile
CEFR
C2
Grade
12
Tier
3
Usage
Rare
• noun
1
Any tropical or subtropical tree or shrub of the genus Ochna (family Ochnaceae), native to Africa and Asia, typically characterized by glossy, serrated leaves, bright yellow flowers, and distinctive fruit consisting of black drupelets attached to prominent, swollen red sepals.
Example
"The gardener planted a small ochna near the entrance, knowing its striking red and black seed pods would attract birds during the summer."
Synonyms
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Word Origin & Etymology
Derived from Modern Latin, coined by Carl Linnaeus from the Greek word 'ochne' (wild pear), referring to the visual similarity between the leaves of the genus and those of the pear tree.
Cite this Entry
Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Ochna. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 12, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/ochna