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trollius

/ˈtroʊliəs/
trol · li · us
Plural:trolliuses
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• noun

1

Any of various herbaceous perennial plants of the genus Trollius in the buttercup family (Ranunculaceae), native to cool temperate regions of the Northern Hemisphere, characterized by showy, globe-shaped yellow or orange flowers.

Example

"The gardener planted a vibrant border of trollius alongside the damp edges of the pond to add a splash of early summer color."

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Word Nuance & Usage

Capitalized as 'Trollius', it refers to the formal botanical genus; when lowercased, it refers to individual plants or flowers of this genus.

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• Nearby Words

tritonia
trogon
trolley
trollius
trombetas
tromboncino
trombone

Word Origin & Etymology

Modern Latin, coined by Conrad Gessner in 1541 from the Swiss German word 'Trollblume' (globe flower), derived from 'trollen' (to roll), referring to the spherical shape of the blossoms.

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Trollius. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 14, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/trollius
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