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Definition of washingtonia

washingtonia

/ˌwɒʃɪŋˈtoʊniə/
wash · ing · to · ni · a
Plural:washingtonias
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• noun

1

A tall fan palm of the genus Washingtonia, native to the southwestern United States and northwestern Mexico, commonly grown as an ornamental street tree in warm climates.

Example

"The iconic boulevard in Los Angeles is lined with towering washingtonias that silhouette beautifully against the sunset."

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Word Nuance & Usage

The word is capitalized (Washingtonia) when referring strictly to the scientific genus, but is typically written in lowercase when referring broadly to individual palm trees of this group.

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washer
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washington dc
washingtonia
washougal
washtub
wasilla

Word Origin & Etymology

Named in 1879 by German botanist Hermann Wendland in honor of George Washington, the first president of the United States.

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Historical frequency of usage in published text.

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Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Washingtonia. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 15, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/washingtonia
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