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Definition of ipheion
ipheion
/ɪˈfiː.ɒn/
I · phei · on
Plural:ipheions
ipheion Lexical Profile
CEFR
C2
Grade
13
Tier
3
Usage
Rare
Syllables
3
• noun
1
Any bulbous perennial plant of the genus Ipheion in the family Amaryllidaceae, native to South America and commonly known as the spring starflower, cultivated for its honey-scented, six-petaled, star-shaped blossoms in shades of pale blue, violet, or white.
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Usage Trend
Historical frequency of usage in published text.
180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer
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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Ipheion. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/ipheion