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Definition of rhexia
rhexia
/ˈrɛk.si.ə/
rhex · i · a
Plural:rhexias
rhexia Lexical Profile
CEFR
C2
Grade
13
Tier
3
Usage
Rare
• noun
1
Any perennial flowering plant of the genus Rhexia in the family Melastomataceae, commonly known as meadow beauties, native to wetlands of eastern North America and notable for their showy four-petaled pink, purple, or white blossoms with prominent curved yellow stamens and urn-shaped seed capsules.
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180019102020
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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Rhexia. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 21, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/rhexia