cleome

[ klee-oh-mee ]

noun

1. any of numerous strong-smelling plants or shrubs belonging to the genus Cleome, of the caper family, mostly natives of tropical regions, and often bearing showy flowers.

cleome

/ klɪˈəʊmɪ /

noun

1. any herbaceous or shrubby plant of the mostly tropical capparidaceous genus Cleome, esp C. spinosa, cultivated for their clusters of white or purplish flowers with long stamens

Word History and Origins

Origin of cleome¹

< New Latin (Linnaeus), of uncertain origin

Word History and Origins

Origin of cleome¹

C19: New Latin, of obscure origin

Example Sentences

Its therapeutic properties are identical with those of the Cleome viscosa.

From Project Gutenberg

For this purpose they often use the dry, brittle stalks of the common bee weed (Cleome pungens).

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There are several kinds of Cleomella, resembling Cleome, except that the pods are different.

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The Malope grandiflora and the Cleome are fine tall annuals.

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