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Definition of smithiantha
smithiantha
/ˌsmɪθiˈænθə/
smith · i · an · tha
Plural:smithianthas
smithiantha Lexical Profile
CEFR
C2
Grade
13
Tier
3
Usage
Rare
Syllables
4
• noun
1
Any perennial herbaceous flowering plant of the genus Smithiantha in the family Gesneriaceae, native to Mexico and Guatemala and commonly known as temple bells, cultivated for its velvety, heart-shaped foliage and upright racemes of nodding, tubular or bell-shaped blossoms in shades of red, orange, yellow, or pink, often with spotted throats.
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Historical frequency of usage in published text.
180019102020
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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Smithiantha. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/smithiantha