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tiarella

/ˌtiːəˈrɛlə/
ti · a · rel · la
Plural:tiarellas
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• noun

1

Any of a genus of woodland plants in the saxifrage family, native to Asia and North America, typically cultivated in shade gardens for their attractive, often deeply lobed foliage and delicate, foam-like spikes of tiny white or pink flowers.

Example

"The shady corner of the botanical garden was beautifully textured with a thick border of blooming tiarella."

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• Rhymes for tiarella

• Nearby Words

tianjin
tiara
tiara flower
tiarella
tibagi
tiber
tibesti

Word Origin & Etymology

Derived from Modern Latin as a diminutive of the Latin 'tiara' (crown or headdress), referring to the characteristic shape of the plant's seed capsules.

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Tiarella. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 15, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/tiarella
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