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Definition of pentas

pentas

/ˈpɛn.təs/
pen · tas
Plural:pentas
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pentas Lexical Profile

• noun

1

A plant belonging to a genus (Pentas) of tropical and southern African shrubs and herbs in the madder family (Rubiaceae), widely cultivated for their dense clusters of five-petaled, star-shaped flowers that attract pollinators.

Example

"The gardener planted vibrant red pentas along the border to attract butterflies and hummingbirds to the yard."

Synonyms
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Word Nuance & Usage

Although it ends in 's', 'pentas' is the standard singular form for the plant name, and it is commonly treated as both singular and plural in gardening contexts.

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• Nearby Words

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penstemon
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peony
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Word Origin & Etymology

Derived from Modern Latin, rooted in the Greek word 'pente' (five), which refers to the five petals characteristic of the plant's star-shaped flowers.

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Pentas. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 14, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/pentas
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