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xeranthemum

/zɪˈræn.θə.məm/
xe · ran · the · mum
Plural:xeranthemums
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xeranthemum Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

Any of several plants of the genus Xeranthemum in the daisy family (Asteraceae), native to Southern Europe and the Middle East, characterized by dry, papery, brightly colored bracts that retain their appearance when dried.

Example

"She arranged a beautiful bouquet of dried xeranthemums and lavender to decorate the guest bedroom."

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• Rhymes for xeranthemum

• Nearby Words

xenurine
xerafin
xeransis
xeranthemum
xerantic
xeraphin
xerasia

Word Origin & Etymology

From New Latin Xeranthemum, derived from Greek 'xēros' (dry) and 'anthemon' (flower). The name refers to the plant's dry, papery bracts that retain their shape and color long after being cut.

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