First Known Use: 1597
Dictionary
cineraria
noun cin·er·ar·ia \ˌsi-nə-ˈrer-ē-ə\
Definition of CINERARIA
: any of several garden or potted plants derived from a perennial senecio (Senecio cruentus) of the Canary Islands and having heart-shaped leaves and clusters of bright flower heads
ADVERTISEMENT
Origin of CINERARIA
New Latin, from Latin, feminine of cinerarius of ashes, from ciner-, cinis ashes — more at incinerate
Rhymes with CINERARIA
Learn More About CINERARIA
Browse
Next Word in the Dictionary: cinerariumPrevious Word in the Dictionary: cineraceousAll Words Near: cineraria
ADVERTISEMENT
Seen & Heard
What made you want to look up cineraria? Please tell us where you read or heard it (including the quote, if possible).