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Definition of skimmia

skimmia

/ˈskɪm.i.ə/
skim · mi · a
Plural:skimmias
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skimmia Lexical Profile

• noun

1

Any ornamental evergreen shrub of the genus Skimmia in the rue family (Rutaceae), native to warm temperate regions of East Asia and widely cultivated in shade gardens for its aromatic glossy leaves, dense terminal clusters of fragrant star-shaped white or pink flowers in spring, and bright red berries.

• Rhymes for skimmia

• Nearby Words

skimboard
skimboarding
skimmer
skimmia
skimmings
skimp
skimpily

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180019102020
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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Skimmia. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/skimmia
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