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Definition of thespesia
thespesia
/θɛsˈpiːziə/
thes · pe · si · a
Plural:thespesias
thespesia Lexical Profile
CEFR
C2
Grade
13
Tier
3
Usage
Rare
Syllables
4
• noun
1
Any tropical tree or shrub of the genus Thespesia in the mallow family (Malvaceae), native to warm coastal regions of the Old and New Worlds, cultivated for its glossy heart-shaped leaves, durable timber, and large, showy, bell-shaped yellow flowers with maroon centers that fade to reddish-purple as they age.
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180019102020
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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Thespesia. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/thespesia