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Definition of sphaeralcea
sphaeralcea
/sfɪəˈrælsiə/
sphae · ral · ce · a
Plural:sphaeralceas
sphaeralcea Lexical Profile
CEFR
C2
Grade
13
Tier
3
Usage
Rare
• noun
1
Any flowering plant of the genus Sphaeralcea in the mallow family (Malvaceae), native primarily to dry, arid regions of North and South America, commonly known as a globemallow.
Example
"The vibrant orange blooms of the sphaeralcea added a striking splash of color to the otherwise muted desert landscape."
Synonyms
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Word Origin & Etymology
From New Latin 'Sphaeralcea', derived from the Greek 'sphaira' (sphere) and 'alkea' (mallow), referring to the characteristic spherical shape of the plant's fruit.
Usage Trend
Historical frequency of usage in published text.
180019102020
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Cite this Entry
Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Sphaeralcea. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 13, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/sphaeralcea