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Definition of swainsona

swainsona

/sweɪnˈsoʊnə/
swain · so · na
Plural:swainsonas
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swainsona Lexical Profile

• noun

1

Australian A genus of flowering plants in the legume family (Fabaceae), endemic to Australia, known for their colorful pea-like flowers and including the famous Sturt's desert pea.

Example

"Sturt's desert pea is arguably the most famous species of swainsona, renowned for its striking blood-red flowers with a bulbous black center."

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• Rhymes for swainsona

• Nearby Words

suwon
svartifoss
swab
swainsona
swakop
swallow
swallower

Word Origin & Etymology

Named in 1806 in honor of English botanist and scientist Isaac Swainson (1746–1812), combined with the traditional botanical suffix '-a' used to denote a plant genus.

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Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Swainsona. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 15, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/swainsona
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