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Definition of platycodon

platycodon

/ˌplætɪˈkoʊdən/
plat · y · co · don
Plural:platycodons
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platycodon Lexical Profile

• noun

1

A perennial flowering plant native to East Asia (Platycodon grandiflorus), commonly known as the balloon flower due to its distinctive puffy buds that burst open into star-shaped, bell-like blossoms.

Example

"The gardener decided to plant a row of blue platycodons to add a splash of late-summer color to the perennial border."

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Word Origin & Etymology

Derived from Modern Latin, from the Greek words 'platys' (broad, flat) and 'kōdōn' (bell), referring to the broad, bell-like shape of the open corolla.

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Platycodon. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 18, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/platycodon
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