SINCE 1828
xenia
noun
xe·nia
| \ ˈzē-nē-ə
, -nyə\
, -nyə\
Definition of xenia
(Entry 1 of 2)
: the effect of genes introduced by pollen especially on endosperm and embryo development
Xenia
geographical name
Xe·nia
| \ ˈzē-nyə
, -nē-ə\
, -nē-ə\
Definition of Xenia (Entry 2 of 2)
city in southwest central Ohio east-southeast of Dayton population 25,719
Keep scrolling for more
Comments on xenia
What made you want to look up xenia? Please tell us where you read or heard it (including the quote, if possible).
Test Your Vocabulary
Words for Summer: A Quiz
-
- Which of the following words means “of or relating to summer”?
Test your visual vocabulary with our 10-question challenge!
TAKE THE QUIZ
Test Your Knowledge - and learn some interesting things along the way.
TAKE THE QUIZLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Words at Play
Ask the Editors
Share xenia
Resources for xenia