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Definition of phlox
phlox
/flɑːks/
phlox
Plural:phloxes
phlox Lexical Profile
CEFR
C1
Grade
7
Tier
2
Usage
Rare
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1
A herbaceous plant of the genus Phlox, native primarily to North America, widely cultivated in gardens for its dense, showy clusters of brightly colored, five-petaled flowers.
Example
"The gardener planted a row of vibrant pink and purple phlox along the border to attract butterflies throughout the late summer."
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Word Origin & Etymology
Derived from Latin 'phlox', borrowed from Ancient Greek 'φλόξ' (phlóx, meaning 'flame'), chosen by Linnaeus for the intense, flame-like colors of the plant's flowers.
Usage Trend
Historical frequency of usage in published text.
180019102020
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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Phlox. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 16, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/phlox