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Definition of tetratheca
tetratheca
/ˌtɛtrəˈθiːkə/
tet · ra · the · ca
Plural:tetrathecas
•Adjective:tetrathecal
tetratheca Lexical Profile
CEFR
C2
Grade
13
Tier
3
Usage
Rare
• noun
1
Australian Any of various endemic Australian heath-like shrubs of the genus Tetratheca in the family Elaeocarpaceae, typically featuring distinctive purplish-pink flowers with dark centers and four-celled anthers.
Example
"While exploring the arid scrublands of Western Australia, the botanist documented several blooming tetratheca bushes nestled among the rocks."
• Rhymes for tetratheca
Word Origin & Etymology
From Modern Latin Tetratheca, derived from Greek 'tetra-' (four) and 'theke' (case or box), referring to the distinct four-celled structure of the plant's anthers.
Usage Trend
Historical frequency of usage in published text.
180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer
Cite this Entry
Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Tetratheca. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 15, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/tetratheca