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Definition of petrea

petrea

/pəˈtriː.ə/
pe · tre · a
Plural:petreas
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petrea Lexical Profile

• noun

1

A genus of evergreen flowering vines and shrubs in the verbena family (Verbenaceae), native to tropical regions of the Americas, characterized by striking drooping racemes of violet or blue flowers and rough, sandpaper-like leaves.

Example

"The horticulturist trained a vibrant petrea to climb the southern trellis, anticipating its spectacular cascade of purple blooms in the late spring."

• Rhymes for petrea

• Nearby Words

peters blind snake
petersburg
petit four
petrea
petrel
petrocoptis
petrohue

Word Origin & Etymology

Named in honor of Robert James Petre, 8th Baron Petre, an 18th-century English horticulturist and renowned patron of botany, combined with the standard botanical suffix '-a'.

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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