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clivia

Pronunciation: /ˈklʌɪvɪə/
Definition of clivia

noun

  • a southern African plant of the lily family, with dark green strap-like leaves and trumpet-shaped orange, red, or yellow flowers. Also called Kaffir lily.
    • Genus Clivia, family Liliaceae (or Amaryllidaceae)

Origin:

modern Latin, from Clive, the maiden name of Charlotte, Duchess of Northumberland (1787–1866)

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Definition of clivia in the US English dictionary