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Definition of sideritis
sideritis
/ˌsɪdəˈraɪtɪs/
si · der · i · tis
Plural:sideritises
sideritis Lexical Profile
CEFR
C2
Grade
13
Tier
3
Usage
Rare
• noun
1
Any plant of the genus Sideritis in the mint family (Lamiaceae), native primarily to the Mediterranean region and Macaronesia, bearing woolly, aromatic foliage and dense terminal spikes or whorls of small, two-lipped, pale yellow or whitish flowers.
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180019102020
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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Sideritis. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 16, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/sideritis