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Definition of oxalis

oxalis

/ˈɑːk.sə.lɪs/
ox · a · lis
Plural:oxalises
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Any plant of the large genus Oxalis (family Oxalidaceae), commonly known as wood sorrel, distributed worldwide and cultivated for its clover-like trifoliate leaves and delicate, five-petaled, cup-shaped flowers in shades of white, pink, yellow, or purple that close at night.

Example

"The shaded woodland floor was carpeted with blooming white oxalis in the early spring."

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Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed from Latin oxalis, from Ancient Greek oxalis ('sorrel'), derived from oxys ('sharp, sour, or acidic'), referring to the tart taste of the leaves caused by oxalic acid.

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Oxalis. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/oxalis
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