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Definition of spartium
spartium
/ˈspɑːr.ti.əm/
spar · ti · um
Plural:spartiums
spartium Lexical Profile
CEFR
C2
Grade
13
Tier
3
Usage
Rare
• noun
1
A genus of flowering plants in the legume family Fabaceae, native to the Mediterranean region, which consists of a single species commonly known as Spanish broom.
Example
"The horticulturist planted spartium along the dry, rocky hillside because of its vibrant yellow flowers and excellent drought resistance."
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When referring to the formal taxonomic genus, the word is typically capitalized and italicized as Spartium. In modern botany, it is a monotypic genus containing only the species Spanish broom.
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Word Origin & Etymology
From Latin 'spartium', derived from Ancient Greek 'spártion' (a small cord or band), which is a diminutive of 'spártos' (broom or esparto grass, historically used for weaving cords).
Usage Trend
Historical frequency of usage in published text.
180019102020
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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Spartium. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 13, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/spartium