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Definition of schisandra

schisandra

/ʃɪˈzæn.drə/
schi · san · dra
Plural:schisandras
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schisandra Lexical Profile

• noun

1

Any deciduous woody vine of the genus Schisandra in the family Schisandraceae, native primarily to East Asia and southeastern North America, cultivated for its fragrant, cup-shaped white, pink, or crimson blossoms and ornamental foliage.

2

The small, bright red berry produced in hanging clusters by the vine Schisandra chinensis, known in traditional Chinese medicine as the five-flavor berry because its skin, pulp, and seeds combine sweet, sour, salty, bitter, and pungent tastes; used in herbal teas, tonics, juices, and dietary supplements.

Example

"The herbalist steeped dried schisandra in hot water to prepare a tangy, restorative tea."

• Rhymes for schisandra

• Nearby Words

scheme
schemer
scheming
schisandra
schism
schistothorax
schizanthus

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Schisandra. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/schisandra
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