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Definition of vellozia

vellozia

/vɛˈloʊziə/
vel · lo · zi · a
Plural:vellozias
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Adjective:velloziaceous
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vellozia Lexical Profile

• noun

1

Any plant of the genus Vellozia, which comprises flowering plants primarily native to the rocky and arid highlands of South America (especially Brazil) and Africa, noted for their thick, fibrous stems and remarkable resilience to severe drought.

Example

"During the expedition to the Brazilian inselbergs, the botanical team studied how the vellozia manages to survive extended periods without water on exposed rock faces."

• Rhymes for vellozia

• Nearby Words

veliky novgorod
vellereus
vellore
vellozia
velloziaceous
velociraptor
veltheimia

Word Origin & Etymology

Named in honor of Joaquim Velloso de Miranda (1733–1815), a Brazilian botanist, with the addition of the standard New Latin botanical suffix '-ia'.

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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