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Definition of vriesea
vriesea
/vriːˈeɪziə/
vri · e · se · a
Plural:vrieseas
vriesea Lexical Profile
CEFR
C2
Grade
13
Tier
3
Usage
Rare
• noun
1
Any tropical epiphytic plant of the genus Vriesea in the family Bromeliaceae, native to Mexico, Central America, South America, and the West Indies, cultivated for its rosettes of often banded or mottled foliage and striking, long-lasting flattened spikes of brightly colored yellow, red, or orange floral bracts and tubular blossoms.
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180019102020
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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Vriesea. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 16, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/vriesea