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Definition of scabiosa

scabiosa

/ˌskeɪbiˈoʊsə/
sca · bi · o · sa
Plural:scabiosas
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scabiosa Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

Any of various herbaceous flowering plants of the genus Scabiosa in the honeysuckle family, native to Europe, Asia, and Africa, widely cultivated in gardens for their showy, pincushion-like flower heads.

Example

"The gardener planted vibrant blue scabiosa along the border to attract butterflies during the late summer."

• Rhymes for scabiosa

• Nearby Words

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saxophone
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Word Origin & Etymology

From Medieval Latin 'scabiosa (herba)' meaning 'scabby (plant)', from Latin 'scabiosus' (scabby), derived from 'scabies' (itch or mange). The plant was historically believed to cure scabies and other skin afflictions.

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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 Scabiosa. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 14, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/scabiosa
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