freesia

noun

free·​sia ˈfrē-zh(ē-)ə How to pronounce freesia (audio)
-zē-ə
: any of a genus (Freesia) of sweet-scented African herbs of the iris family with usually red, pink, white, or yellow flowers

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The star top note is sweet green tea, which is flanked by powdery freesia and warm amber. — Alanna Martine Kilkeary, Glamour, 29 Jan. 2026 Here, green tea, freesia, and amber make up a simple yet refreshing scent. — Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 16 Mar. 2026 There’s also one for Elphaba, with hints of apple, freesia, and black plum. — Ali Faccenda, PEOPLE, 5 Oct. 2025 The next most fragrant freesia flowers are yellow, followed by the less-fragrant purple, blue, bronze, and red. — Joshua Siskin, Oc Register, 25 Oct. 2025 See All Example Sentences for freesia

Word History

Etymology

New Latin, from F. H. T. Freese †1876 German physician

First Known Use

circa 1882, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of freesia was circa 1882

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“Freesia.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/freesia. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.

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