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Definition of thespesia

thespesia

/θɛsˈpiːziə/
thes · pe · si · a
Plural:thespesias
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thespesia Lexical Profile

• noun

1

Any tropical evergreen tree or shrub of the genus Thespesia within the mallow family, native to coastal regions of Asia, the Pacific, and the Caribbean, notable for heart-shaped leaves, cup-shaped flowers, and tolerance to saline soils.

Example

"The landscaper chose a thespesia to provide ample shade along the beachfront property, knowing it would thrive in the salty sea breeze."

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• Rhymes for thespesia

• Nearby Words

thermopsis
thermos
thermostat
thespesia
thessaloniki
thevetia
thi lo su

Word Origin & Etymology

Derived from the Greek word 'thespesios', meaning 'divine' or 'wondrous', likely referring to the tree's striking appearance or its historical planting near sacred sites and temples in Tahiti and India, combined with the modern Latin botanical suffix '-ia'.

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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