tragia

/ˈtrædʒɪə/

Definitions

1. noun

A tragic play, especially one written in a particular style or of a particular period.

“The ancient Greek playwright wrote a series of tragia that are still studied today.”

2. noun

A genus of flowering plants in the family Malpighiaceae.

“The tragia plant is native to tropical regions and is prized for its unique flowers.”

Synonyms

  • melodrama
  • tragedy

Antonyms

  • comedy
  • farce