coleus

noun co·le·us \ˈkō-lē-əs\

Definition of COLEUS

: any of a large genus (Coleus) of Old World herbs of the mint family including ones cultivated for their colorful foliage

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New Latin, genus name, from Greek koleos, koleon sheath

First Known Use: 1885

COLEUS Defined for Kids

noun co·le·us \ˈkō-lē-əs\

: a plant grown as a houseplant or a garden plant for its many-colored leaves

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