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Definition of saxifraga

saxifraga

/ˌsæk.sɪˈfreɪ.ɡə/
sax · i · fra · ga
Plural:saxifragas
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saxifraga Lexical Profile

• noun

1

Any plant of the genus Saxifraga, comprising numerous species of herbaceous alpine and rock plants characterized by their ability to grow in the crevices of rocks.

Example

"The alpine garden featured a beautiful cushion of saxifraga thriving in the narrow gaps between the boulders."

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• Rhymes for saxifraga

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sawfish
sawfly
sawshark
saxifraga
saxifrage
saxophone
scabbardfish

Word Origin & Etymology

From Latin 'saxifraga' (meaning 'rock-breaking'), derived from 'saxum' (rock) and 'frangere' (to break). It was named either for its habit of growing in rock fissures, seemingly splitting them, or for its historical medicinal use in breaking down kidney stones.

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180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Saxifraga. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 14, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/saxifraga
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