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Definition of torenia

torenia

/təˈriːniə/
to · re · ni · a
Plural:torenias
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torenia Lexical Profile

• noun

1

Any of a genus (Torenia) of trailing or upright herbaceous flowering plants in the family Linderniaceae, native to tropical and subtropical regions in Asia and Africa, widely cultivated as ornamental shade plants and commonly known as wishbone flowers due to the arrangement of their stamens.

Example

"She planted vibrant purple and yellow torenias in the shaded borders of her garden to add a splash of late summer color."

• Rhymes for torenia

• Nearby Words

torchlight
torchlit
toreador
torenia
torment
tormentedly
tormentor

Word Origin & Etymology

Named by Carl Linnaeus in honor of Olof Torén (1718–1753), a Swedish clergyman and botanist who traveled to India and China.

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Torenia. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/torenia
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