Definitions for statices

statices stat·ice

Spelling: [stat-is, -uh-see]
IPA: /ˈstæt ɪs, -əˌsi/

Statices is a 8 letter English word. It's valid Scrabble word worth 9 points. It's valid Words with friends word worth 10 points.

You can make 243 anagrams from letters in statices (aceisstt).

Definitions for statices

noun

  1. any of various plants belonging to the genus Limonium, of the leadwort family, having clusters of variously colored flowers that retain their color when dried.

Origin of statices

1725-35; New Latin (originally a genus name), Latin Greek statikḗ an astringent herb, noun use of feminine of statikós astringent, literally, causing to stand; see stat

Examples for statices

It is a mass of Anemone japonica alba with statice latifolia round it.

The pedicels of all the species of the Sea Lavender, particularly of statice arborea, are often mistaken for the flowers.

The commonest species (statice limonium) may be found principally on muddy shores.

Prickly forms of statice and Astragalus cover the dry hills.

Word Value for statices
Scrable

9

Words with friends

10

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