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Definition of smilacina
smilacina
/ˌsmɪl.əˈsaɪ.nə/
smi · la · ci · na
Plural:smilacinas
smilacina Lexical Profile
CEFR
C2
Grade
12
Tier
3
Usage
Rare
• noun
1
Any of several woodland plants formerly classified in the genus Smilacina, native to North America and Asia, commonly known as false Solomon's seal and characterized by arching stems and terminal clusters of small white flowers.
Example
"The shaded garden path was beautifully lined with native ferns and blooming smilacina."
Word Nuance & Usage
In modern botanical taxonomy, species formerly placed in the genus Smilacina have been reclassified into the genus Maianthemum, though the name is still frequently used in horticultural contexts.
• Rhymes for smilacina
Word Origin & Etymology
From Modern Latin Smilacina, a diminutive form derived from the genus name Smilax, referencing the plant's slight resemblance to the greenbrier vine.
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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Smilacina. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 13, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/smilacina