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Definition of thymophylla
thymophylla
/ˌθaɪ.məˈfɪl.ə/
thy · mo · phyl · la
Plural:thymophyllas
•Adjective:thymophyllous
thymophylla Lexical Profile
CEFR
C2
Grade
12
Tier
3
Usage
Rare
• noun
1
A genus of small, aromatic flowering plants in the daisy family (Asteraceae), native primarily to arid and semi-arid regions of North and South America, characterized by bright yellow flower heads and finely divided leaves.
Example
"The botanist identified the yellow blooms emerging from the rocky desert soil as a species of thymophylla."
Synonyms
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Word Origin & Etymology
Derived from the Greek words 'thymon' (thyme) and 'phyllon' (leaf), noting the plant's finely divided foliage that resembles the leaves of the thyme plant.
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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Thymophylla. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 15, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/thymophylla