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Definition of ixia

ixia

/ˈɪk.si.ə/
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Plural:ixias
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• noun

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Any South African cormous plant of the genus Ixia in the iris family, characterized by grasslike leaves and striking, star-shaped flowers that bloom on slender, wiry stems.

Example

"She planted a cluster of ixias in the sunny border of the garden, anticipating their vibrant, star-shaped blossoms in late spring."

• Rhymes for ixia

• Nearby Words

ivory coast
ivy
ivy gourd
ixia
ixiolirion
ixora
iyokan

Word Origin & Etymology

Modern Latin, from Greek 'ixia', originally referring to a plant with sticky sap (such as the pine thistle), derived from 'ixos' meaning mistletoe or birdlime. It was later applied by botanists to this South African genus of the iris family.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Ixia. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 12, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/ixia
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