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Definition of pavonia

pavonia

/pəˈvoʊniə/
pa · vo · ni · a
Plural:pavonias
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pavonia Lexical Profile

• noun

1

Any plant of the large genus Pavonia in the mallow family (Malvaceae), comprising tropical and subtropical herbs and shrubs cultivated for their showy, hibiscus-like flowers in shades of pink, red, yellow, or white, often accompanied by colorful floral bracts.

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• Rhymes for pavonia

• Nearby Words

pauraque
pavilion
pavlova
pavonia
pawcatuck
pawpaw
pea

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Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Pavonia. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 16, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/pavonia
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