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Definition of ourisia
ourisia
/uːˈrɪs.i.ə/
ou · ri · si · a
Plural:ourisias
ourisia Lexical Profile
CEFR
C2
Grade
13
Tier
3
Usage
Rare
Syllables
4
• noun
1
Any perennial flowering plant of the genus Ourisia in the plantain family (Plantaginaceae), native to alpine and subalpine regions of South America, New Zealand, and Tasmania, cultivated in rock gardens for its clusters of tubular, two-lipped blossoms in shades of white, pink, purple, or scarlet.
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Usage Trend
Historical frequency of usage in published text.
180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer
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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Ourisia. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/ourisia