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Definition of xyris

xyris

/ˈzaɪ.rɪs/
xy · ris
Plural:xyrises
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Adjective:xyridaceous
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xyris Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

A plant belonging to a genus of herbaceous, aquatic or wetland-dwelling monocots in the family Xyridaceae, commonly known as yellow-eyed grasses, characterized by grass-like leaves and small yellow flowers clustered in tight cone-like heads.

Example

"The wetlands conservation team recorded several species of xyris blooming brightly along the acidic bog."

• Rhymes for xyris

• Nearby Words

xylotypographic
xylotypography
xyridaceous
xyris
xyz
yaba
yacare caiman

Word Origin & Etymology

From New Latin Xyris, derived from the Ancient Greek 'xuris', a kind of iris with sharp leaves, which traces back to 'xuron' meaning 'razor', in reference to the plant's sharp leaf edges.

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Xyris. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/xyris
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