clarkia Meaning & Definition
ˈklär-kē-ə
What Does Clarkia Mean?
Clarkia is a noun that means any of a genus (Clarkia) of showy annual herbs of the evening-primrose family that are native to western North America and southwestern South America.
Clarkia: Key Facts
| Part of speech | noun |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | /ˈklär-kē-ə/ |
| Syllables | 3 |
| Plural | clarkias |
| First known use | 1827 |
Clarkia Definition (Noun)
- any of a genus (Clarkia) of showy annual herbs of the evening-primrose family that are native to western North America and southwestern South America
Synonyms of Clarkia
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Clarkia synonyms and antonyms →Word Forms & Grammar
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clarkia (plural clarkias)
Words That Rhyme With Clarkia
Origin of Clarkia
Origin 1: New Latin, from William Clark
Origin 2: Borrowed from the genus translingual Clarkia, after William Clark.
First Known Use
1827
How Do You Say Clarkia?
Clarkia is pronounced /ˈklär-kē-ə/ and has 3 syllables, with the main stress on the first syllable (klär).