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Definition of ulmaria
ulmaria
/ʌlˈmɛəriə/
ul · mar · i · a
Plural:ulmarias
ulmaria Lexical Profile
CEFR
C2
Grade
12
Tier
3
Usage
Rare
• noun
1
A perennial herb of the rose family (Filipendula ulmaria, formerly Spiraea ulmaria), native to damp meadows in Europe and Western Asia, characterized by fragrant, creamy-white flowers and historical use in herbal medicine; commonly known as meadowsweet.
Example
"Historically, herbalists brewed infusions of ulmaria to relieve pain and reduce fevers, as the plant is a natural source of salicylic acid."
Synonyms
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Word Origin & Etymology
From Modern Latin 'ulmaria', derived from Latin 'ulmus' (elm) and the suffix '-aria', named because its deeply veined leaves were thought to resemble those of the elm tree.
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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Ulmaria. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 12, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/ulmaria