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Definition of thermopsis

thermopsis

/θɜːrˈmɑːpsɪs/
ther · mop · sis
Plural:thermopses
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thermopsis Lexical Profile

• noun

1

Any flowering plant of the genus Thermopsis in the legume family (Fabaceae), typically featuring bright yellow, sweet-pea-like flowers and native to the temperate regions of North America and eastern Asia.

Example

"During our hike through the subalpine meadows, we photographed a vibrant cluster of thermopsis blooming alongside the trail."

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• Rhymes for thermopsis

• Nearby Words

therizinosaurus
thermocouple
thermometer
thermopsis
thermos
thermostat
thespesia

Word Origin & Etymology

Derived from Modern Latin, rooted in the Greek word 'thermos' (meaning lupine) and the suffix '-opsis' (meaning appearance or likeness), in reference to the plant's strong visual resemblance to true lupines.

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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 Thermopsis. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 14, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/thermopsis
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