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Definition of foxtail lily

foxtail lily

Plural:foxtail lilies
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foxtail lily Lexical Profile

• noun

1

A striking perennial plant of the genus Eremurus, native to Central and Western Asia, characterized by a tall, dramatic, and densely packed spike of star-shaped flowers that resembles the tail of a fox.

Example

"The gardener planted several foxtail lilies at the back of the border to add dramatic height and vibrant color to the landscape."

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• Nearby Words

foxglove
foxhound
foxtail
foxtail lily
foyer
foyle
fraction

Word Origin & Etymology

The common name derives from the visual resemblance of the plant's tall, dense, tapering flower spikes to the bushy tail of a fox. It belongs to the genus Eremurus.

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Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Foxtail lily. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 15, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/foxtail lily
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