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Definition of uvularia
uvularia
/ˌjuːvjəˈlɛəriə/
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Plural:uvularias
uvularia Lexical Profile
CEFR
C2
Grade
12
Tier
3
Usage
Rare
• noun
1
North American Any plant of the genus Uvularia, a group of perennial woodland herbs in the family Colchicaceae native to eastern North America, characterized by slender stems and drooping, pale yellow, bell-shaped flowers.
Example
"While exploring the damp, shaded forests of the Appalachian Mountains, the botanist documented several clusters of blooming uvularia."
Synonyms
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Word Origin & Etymology
From Modern Latin Uvularia, derived from Late Latin uvula ('little grape'). It was named by Carl Linnaeus because the plant's drooping, bell-shaped flowers were thought to resemble the human uvula hanging in the back of the throat.
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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Uvularia. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 12, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/uvularia