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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

bracts

/brækt/ noun · British & US
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What does bracts mean?

noun

A modified or coloured leaf, especially one that resembles a flower or is associated with a flower, such as the bracts of a poinsettia.

Example

"The brightly coloured bracts of the hibiscus plant attract hummingbirds and other pollinators."

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