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Definition of sea thrift

sea thrift

Plural:sea thrifts
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sea thrift Lexical Profile

• noun

1

A low-growing, evergreen perennial coastal plant (Armeria maritima) native to the Northern Hemisphere, characterized by tufts of grass-like leaves and globe-shaped clusters of bright pink, purple, or white flowers.

Example

"While hiking along the rugged cliffs of Cornwall, we admired the vibrant patches of sea thrift blooming in the salty ocean breeze."

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• Nearby Words

sea raven
sea robin
sea snake
sea thrift
sea toad
sea turtle
sea-buckthorn

Word Origin & Etymology

The name 'sea' refers to its natural coastal habitat, while 'thrift' derives from Middle English 'thrifte' (prosperity, condition of thriving), applied to this plant because of its remarkable ability to flourish in harsh, salty, and windy environments.

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Historical frequency of usage in published text.

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Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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