Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

helichrysum

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: 1.51 in modern English

Syllables: he-lichry-sum
IPA

24

Scrabble Score

11

Letters

3

Syllables

10

Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

Any of the genus Helichrysum of plants related to the sunflower.

Example Sentences

"Also plant a trailer like helichrysum or ivy to soften the edge and provide extra coverage if needed; vines often thin at the base as they age."

Etymology

From the genus name.

Inflected Forms

helichrysums (plural)

Frequently Paired Words

strawflower

Questions

What does helichrysum mean?: Any of the genus Helichrysum of plants related to the sunflower.
Where does helichrysum come from?: From the genus name.

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