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liliaceous

Pronunciation: /ˌlɪlɪˈeɪʃəs/
Definition of liliaceous

adjective

Botany
  • relating to or denoting plants of the lily family (Liliaceae). These have elongated leaves which grow from a corm, bulb, or rhizome.

Origin:

mid 18th century: from modern Latin Liliaceae (plural), based on Latin lilium 'lily', + -ous

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