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Definition of thelesperma
thelesperma
/ˌθɛləˈspɜːrmə/
the · le · sper · ma
Plural:thelespermas
thelesperma Lexical Profile
CEFR
C2
Grade
13
Tier
3
Usage
Rare
Syllables
4
• noun
1
Any flowering plant of the genus Thelesperma in the daisy family (Asteraceae), native to North and South America and commonly known as greenthread, characterized by finely divided foliage and showy yellow or reddish-brown daisy-like flower heads or discoid blooms.
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Historical frequency of usage in published text.
180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer
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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Thelesperma. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/thelesperma