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Definition of thalictrum

thalictrum

/θəˈlɪk.trəm/
Plural:thalictrums
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• noun

1

Any herbaceous perennial plant of the genus Thalictrum within the buttercup family (Ranunculaceae), typically characterized by finely divided, fern-like foliage and airy clusters of small flowers lacking true petals.

Example

"The horticulturist decided to plant tall thalictrum at the back of the garden border to provide a delicate, misty texture above the heavier shrubs."

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Word Origin & Etymology

From Latin 'thalictrum', derived from Ancient Greek 'θάλικτρον' (tháliktron), a name used by the Greek physician Dioscorides for a plant with divided leaves.

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Thalictrum. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 14, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/thalictrum
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