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Definition of phylica
phylica
/ˈfɪlɪkə/
phy · li · ca
Plural:phylicas
phylica Lexical Profile
CEFR
C2
Grade
13
Tier
3
Usage
Rare
• noun
1
Any heath-like evergreen shrub or small tree of the genus Phylica in the buckthorn family (Rhamnaceae), native primarily to southern Africa and cultivated for its dense, woolly clusters of small white or yellowish flowers and feathery floral bracts.
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Historical frequency of usage in published text.
180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer
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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Phylica. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 16, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/phylica