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Definition of wax begonia

wax begonia

Plural:wax begonias
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wax begonia Lexical Profile

• noun

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A popular ornamental flowering plant (Begonia × semperflorens-cultorum) widely grown as a garden bedding plant or houseplant, characterized by its thick, fleshy, glossy leaves and continuous clusters of small pink, red, or white flowers.

Example

"The landscaper bordered the walkway with bright pink wax begonias because they thrive well in partially shaded garden beds."

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• Nearby Words

waverly
wax
wax bean
wax begonia
wax gourd
waxahachie
waxbill

Word Origin & Etymology

The name combines 'wax', referring to the plant's distinctive thick, glossy, and fleshy leaves, and 'begonia', named by the French botanist Charles Plumier in the late 17th century in honor of Michel Bégon, a French colonial official and passionate plant collector.

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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 Wax begonia. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 14, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/wax begonia
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