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Definition of passiflora
passiflora
/ˌpæs.ɪˈflɔːr.ə/
pas · si · flo · ra
Plural:passifloras
passiflora Lexical Profile
CEFR
C1
Grade
12
Tier
3
Usage
Rare
Syllables
4
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1
Any of a large genus (Passiflora) of mostly tropical American tendril-bearing climbing vines in the family Passifloraceae, cultivated for their showy, radially symmetrical blossoms featuring a distinctive fringed corona of purple, white, or blue filaments.
Example
"The arbor was draped in a lush passiflora whose exotic purple-and-white blossoms attracted butterflies all afternoon."
2
The edible, round or oval berry produced by various species of the genus Passiflora (especially Passiflora edulis), having a tough outer rind enclosing aromatic, sweet-tart gelatinous pulp and numerous small seeds.
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180019102020
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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Passiflora. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/passiflora