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Definition of scandix
scandix
/ˈskæn.dɪks/
scan · dix
Plural:scandixes
scandix Lexical Profile
CEFR
C2
Grade
13
Tier
3
Usage
Rare
Syllables
2
• noun
1
A genus of herbaceous annual plants in the parsley family (Apiaceae), native to Eurasia and the Mediterranean, characterized by small white flowers and distinctive long, needle-like beaked fruits.
Example
"The unique, elongated seed pods of the scandix earned the plant the popular nickname 'shepherd's needle' among traditional farmers."
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Word Origin & Etymology
From Latin 'scandix', derived from Ancient Greek σκάνδιξ (skándix), referring to a wild chervil or a similar plant in the parsley family.
Usage Trend
Historical frequency of usage in published text.
180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer
Cite this Entry
Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Scandix. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/scandix