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Definition of samara

samara

/ˈsæm.ə.ɹə/
sam · a · ra
Plural:samaras
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• noun

1

A dry, winged, indehiscent fruit containing a single seed, prominently produced by trees such as maples, elms, and ashes.

Example

"As autumn approached, the children delighted in tossing the maple samaras into the air and watching them spin to the ground like tiny helicopters."

2

A major city in southeastern European Russia, situated at the confluence of the Volga and Samara rivers, renowned as an industrial and cultural center.

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• Nearby Words

salween
salzburg
samar cobra
samara
samara river
sambal
sambar

Word Origin & Etymology

The botanical term originates from late 16th-century Latin 'samara' or 'samera', meaning the seed of an elm tree. The Russian city is named after the nearby Samara River.

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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 Samara. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 17, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/samara
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