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Definition of sophora
sophora
/səˈfɔːrə/
so · pho · ra
Plural:sophoras
sophora Lexical Profile
CEFR
C2
Grade
13
Tier
3
Usage
Rare
Syllables
3
• noun
1
Any of various ornamental shrubs or small trees of the genus Sophora in the legume family Fabaceae, native to southeastern Europe, southern Asia, Australasia, and the Americas, cultivated for their pinnate leaves and showy, fragrant clusters of pendulous yellow, white, or purple pea-like blossoms.
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180019102020
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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Sophora. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/sophora