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Definition of agapanthus

agapanthus

/ˌæɡ.əˈpæn.θəs/
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Plural:agapanthuses
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agapanthus Lexical Profile

• noun

1

A plant of a genus of herbaceous perennials native to Southern Africa, characterized by striking globe-shaped clusters of blue, purple, or white funnel-shaped flowers growing on tall stalks.

Example

"The landscape designer planted a vibrant border of agapanthus along the garden path to add height and color to the floral display."

Word Nuance & Usage

Though frequently referred to by common names like 'Lily of the Nile' or 'African lily', the agapanthus is not a true lily, belonging instead to the amaryllis family.

• Rhymes for agapanthus

• Nearby Words

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Word Origin & Etymology

Derived from Modern Latin Agapanthus (1788), coined by French botanist Charles Louis L'Héritier de Brutelle from the Greek words 'agapē' (love) and 'anthos' (flower).

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

Cite this Entry

Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Agapanthus. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/agapanthus
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