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hemerocallis

Pronunciation: /ˌhɛm(ə)rə(ʊ)ˈkalɪs/

Definition of hemerocallis

noun (plural same)

  • a plant of a genus that comprises the day lilies.
    • Genus Hemerocallis, family Liliaceae

Origin:

modern Latin, from Greek hēmerokallis 'a lily that flowers for a day', from hēmera 'day' + kallos 'beauty'

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