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Definition of zinnia

zinnia

/ˈzɪniə/
zin · ni · a
Plural:zinnias
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zinnia Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

An annual or perennial plant of the sunflower family (Asteraceae), native primarily to North America and Mexico, widely cultivated in gardens for its solitary, brightly colored composite flowers.

Example

"She planted a row of vibrant pink and yellow zinnias along the front edge of the garden to attract butterflies."

• Rhymes for zinnia

• Nearby Words

zinc
zinder
zingel
zinnia
zion
zipper
zither

Word Origin & Etymology

Modern Latin, named in 1763 by Carl Linnaeus in honor of Johann Gottfried Zinn (1727–1759), a German professor of botany and medicine.

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Zinnia. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 17, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/zinnia
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