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Definition of phygelia

phygelia

/faɪˈdʒiːliə/
phy · ge · li · a
Plural:phygelias
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phygelia Lexical Profile

• noun

1

A variant form of Phygelius, any southern African evergreen or semi-evergreen subshrub of the family Scrophulariaceae (commonly called Cape fuchsia), cultivated as an ornamental garden plant for its loose, terminal panicles of pendulous, tubular blossoms in shades of scarlet, coral, pink, or yellow.

Word Nuance & Usage

In modern botanical usage, the standard taxonomic spelling is 'Phygelius', whereas 'phygelia' is an older variant occasionally encountered in historical horticultural literature.

• Rhymes for phygelia

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