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Definition of triteleia

triteleia

/ˌtraɪtəˈliːə/
tri · te · lei · a
Plural:triteleias
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triteleia Lexical Profile

• noun

1

North American Any plant of the genus Triteleia in the asparagus family, native to western North America, characterized by grass-like leaves and umbels of star-shaped or funnel-shaped flowers with parts arranged in threes.

Example

"During our hike in the Californian foothills, we spotted a beautiful patch of blue triteleia blooming in the spring sunshine."

• Rhymes for triteleia

• Nearby Words

tripod fish
tripoli
trisectrix
triteleia
tritonia
trogon
trolley

Word Origin & Etymology

Derived from the Greek 'tri-' (three) and 'teleios' (perfect or complete), referring to the floral organs of the plant which are arranged perfectly in sets of three.

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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