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Definition of ipheion
ipheion
/ɪˈfiː.ɒn/
I · phei · on
Plural:ipheions
ipheion Lexical Profile
CEFR
C2
Grade
12
Tier
3
Usage
Rare
• noun
1
A small bulbous perennial plant of the genus Ipheion in the amaryllis family, native to South America and widely cultivated in gardens for its fragrant, star-shaped spring flowers that are typically pale blue or white.
Example
"We planted several ipheion bulbs along the front border to create a carpet of pale blue flowers in early spring."
Synonyms
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Word Origin & Etymology
Coined by botanist Constantine Samuel Rafinesque in 1837; the exact derivation is obscure, though it may be derived from the ancient Greek word 'iphion', historically used for an unrelated plant.
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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Ipheion. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 12, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/ipheion