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Definition of camassia

camassia

/kəˈmæs.i.ə/
ca · mas · si · a
Plural:camassias
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camassia Lexical Profile

• noun

1

Any bulbous perennial plant of the genus Camassia (family Asparagaceae), native to North America and cultivated as an ornamental garden flower for its tall, upright racemes of star-shaped blue, purple, or white blossoms; also known as camas or quamash.

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Word Origin & Etymology

Coined in Modern Latin from 'camas' (with the botanical suffix '-ia'), which derives via Chinook Jargon from the Nez Perce word 'qémes', referring to the plant's sweet, edible bulb.

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