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Definition of chionodoxa

chionodoxa

/ˌkaɪ.ə.noʊˈdɑːk.sə/
chi · on · o · dox · a
Plural:chionodoxas
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• noun

1

A small, bulbous perennial flowering plant of the asparagus family (Asparagaceae), native to the eastern Mediterranean (particularly western Turkey and Cyprus), characterized by early-blooming, star-shaped blue, pink, or white flowers that frequently emerge through melting snow.

Example

"The gardener planted a border of chionodoxas to ensure the flower beds would be filled with delicate blue blooms at the first sign of spring."

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Word Origin & Etymology

Coined in Modern Latin from Greek 'chiōn' (snow) and 'doxa' (glory). The botanical name translates literally to its common English name, 'glory-of-the-snow', reflecting the plant's habit of flowering in early spring, often while snow remains on the ground.

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180019102020
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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Chionodoxa. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 8, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/chionodoxa
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