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Definition of roscoea
roscoea
/rɒsˈkoʊ.i.ə/
ros · coe · a
Plural:roscoeas
roscoea Lexical Profile
CEFR
C2
Grade
13
Tier
3
Usage
Rare
• noun
1
Any hardy herbaceous perennial plant of the genus Roscoea in the ginger family (Zingiberaceae), native to the Himalayas and mountainous regions of southwestern China, cultivated in woodland and rock gardens for its striking orchid-like, two-lipped flowers in shades of purple, yellow, pink, or white.
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180019102020
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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Roscoea. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 19, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/roscoea