althea
2 synonyms for althea, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — Any of several flowering plants related to the hollyhock and mallow.
Synonyms
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
Etymology
Borrowed from Latin althaea, ultimately from Greek, related to a word for "healing" — reflecting the plant's traditional medicinal use.
Full origin of althea →Frequently asked questions
What does “althea” mean?
The word “althea” means any of several flowering plants related to the hollyhock and mallow. In plain terms, a flowering shrub in the mallow family, also used as a given name.
How do you pronounce “althea”?
“Althea” is pronounced AL-thee-uh (/ælˈθi.ə/ in IPA).
How do you use “althea” in a sentence?
Here is “althea” used in a sentence: “The garden border was lined with pink altheas.”
What part of speech is “althea”?
“Althea” is a noun.
Where does the word “althea” come from?
The word “althea” comes from Latin. Borrowed from Latin althaea, ultimately from Greek, related to a word for "healing" — reflecting the plant's traditional medicinal use.
