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Definition of wild bergamot
wild bergamot
Plural:wild bergamots
• noun
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A North American perennial herb of the mint family (Monarda fistulosa), cultivated and admired for its aromatic foliage and showy, tufted clusters of lavender, pink, or lilac tubular flowers that attract bees and hummingbirds.
Example
"The meadow was filled with blooming wild bergamot, drawing dozens of bumblebees and butterflies in the afternoon sun."
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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Wild bergamot. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/wild-bergamot