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Definition of stauntonia
stauntonia
/stɔːnˈtoʊniə/
staun · to · ni · a
Plural:stauntonias
stauntonia Lexical Profile
CEFR
C2
Grade
13
Tier
3
Usage
Rare
• noun
1
Any evergreen woody climbing shrub of the genus Stauntonia in the family Lardizabalaceae, native to eastern and southeastern Asia and cultivated for its glossy palmate leaves, clusters of fragrant, bell-shaped pale yellow or purplish-white blossoms, and purple fleshy fruit pods.
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Historical frequency of usage in published text.
180019102020
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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Stauntonia. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 17, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/stauntonia