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rhexia

noun
rhex·​ia | \ ˈreksēə\

Definition of rhexia

1 capitalized : a small genus of herbs (family Melastomaceae) having 3-nerved leaves and red or yellow flowers with 4 petals and 8 equal anthers — see deer grass
2 plural -s : any plant of the genus Rhexia

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History and Etymology for rhexia

New Latin, from Latin, a plant

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