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alstroemeria

Syllabification: (al·stroe·me·ri·a)
Pronunciation: /ˌalstrəˈmi(ə)rēə/

Definition of alstroemeria

noun

  • a South American plant with showy lilylike flowers, often cultivated as an ornamental.
    • Genus Alstroemeria, family Liliaceae: several species, in particular the Peruvian lily

Origin:

late 18th century: modern Latin, named after Klas von Alstroemer (1736–96), Swedish naturalist

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