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Definition of orthrosanthus
orthrosanthus
/ˌɔːr.θroʊˈsæn.θəs/
or · thro · san · thus
Plural:orthrosanthuses
orthrosanthus Lexical Profile
CEFR
C2
Grade
13
Tier
3
Usage
Rare
Syllables
4
• noun
1
Any rhizomatous perennial flowering plant of the genus Orthrosanthus in the iris family (Iridaceae), native to Australia and the Americas, cultivated for its grass-like foliage and short-lived, starry sky-blue or white blossoms that open in the morning.
• Rhymes for orthrosanthus
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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Orthrosanthus. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/orthrosanthus