pachysandra

noun

pach·​y·​san·​dra ˌpa-ki-ˈsan-drə How to pronounce pachysandra (audio)
: any of a genus (Pachysandra) of perennial evergreen plants of the box family often used as a ground cover

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Late spring and early summer are the most common times to find active blight on pachysandra. — Tim Johnson, chicagotribune.com, 17 July 2021 Remove any fallen leaves and debris from the bed of pachysandra this fall and in coming years. — Tim Johnson, Chicago Tribune, 3 May 2026 Could the aggressive pachysandra account for my Mugo pine appearing to dry out? — BostonGlobe.com, 18 July 2021 Remove weeds and debris and replace plants known to provide cover, including English ivy, periwinkle, pachysandra and hosta. — Jeanne Huber, Washington Post, 1 Dec. 2019 See All Example Sentences for pachysandra

Word History

Etymology

New Latin, irregular from Greek pachys + New Latin -andrus -androus

First Known Use

1914, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of pachysandra was in 1914

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

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