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Definition of tibouchina
tibouchina
/ˌtɪbuːˈtʃiːnə/
ti · bou · chi · na
Plural:tibouchinas
tibouchina Lexical Profile
CEFR
C2
Grade
12
Tier
3
Usage
Rare
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• noun
1
Any of various tropical American shrubs, trees, or herbs of the genus Tibouchina (family Melastomataceae), widely cultivated as ornamentals for their velvety, prominently veined leaves and showy, five-petaled flowers in vivid shades of royal purple, violet, pink, or magenta, often known as glory bush or princess flower.
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180019102020
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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Tibouchina. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 16, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/tibouchina