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Definition of persicaria

persicaria

/ˌpɜːrsɪˈkɛəriə/
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Plural:persicarias
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persicaria Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

A plant belonging to a cosmopolitan genus of herbaceous flowering plants in the knotweed family (Polygonaceae), native to diverse climates globally and typically characterized by swollen stem joints, lance-shaped leaves, and spikes of small pink or white flowers.

Example

"The gardener planted a border of pink persicaria to add late-summer color to the damp, shaded area of the landscape."

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• Rhymes for persicaria

• Nearby Words

perovskia
persian
persian buttercup
persicaria
persimmon
perspex
perth

Word Origin & Etymology

Derived from Medieval Latin 'persicaria', rooted in Latin 'persicum' (peach) with the suffix '-aria', referring to the resemblance of the plant's leaves to those of a peach tree.

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Persicaria. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 15, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/persicaria
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