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sparaxis

/spəˈræk.sɪs/
spa · rax · is
Plural:sparaxis
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sparaxis Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

Any cormous plant of the genus Sparaxis in the iris family, native to the Cape Province of South Africa, characterized by colorful, star-shaped flowers and deeply cleft floral bracts.

Example

"The gardener planted a vibrant border of sparaxis to bring bright, harlequin-like colors to the spring landscape."

2

The brightly colored, star-shaped flower produced by plants of the genus Sparaxis, popularly known as the harlequin flower.

Example

"She arranged a beautiful spring bouquet featuring orange and yellow sparaxis alongside delicate freesias."

• Rhymes for sparaxis

• Nearby Words

spanking
spanner
spar
sparaxis
spare
sparely
spareness

Word Origin & Etymology

From Modern Latin 'Sparaxis', derived from the Greek word 'sparaxis' meaning 'a tearing', which refers to the lacerated or torn appearance of the plant's floral bracts (spathes).

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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