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Definition of hemerocallis

hemerocallis

/ˌhɛməroʊˈkælɪs/
hem · er · o · cal · lis
Plural:hemerocallises
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hemerocallis Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

A flowering plant of the genus Hemerocallis in the family Asphodelaceae, native to Eurasia, characterized by large, showy flowers that typically open and wilt within a single day; commonly known as a daylily.

Example

"The horticulturist curated a stunning border of hemerocallis, carefully selecting cultivars that would bloom sequentially throughout the hot summer months."

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Word Origin & Etymology

Derived from the Greek word 'hēmerokallis', combining 'hēmera' (day) and 'kallos' (beauty), referencing the fact that the blooms of these plants typically last for only a single day.

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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 Hemerocallis. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 14, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/hemerocallis
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