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schizostylis

Pronunciation: /ˌʃɪzə(ʊ)ˈstʌɪlɪs/
Definition of schizostylis

noun (plural same)

  • a plant of a genus that includes the Kaffir lily.
    • Genus Schizostylis, family Iridaceae

Origin:

modern Latin, from schizo- 'divided' + Latin stilus 'style' (because of the split styles of the plant)

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