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Definition of liriope

liriope

/lɪˈraɪ.ə.pi/
li · ri · o · pe
Plural:liriopes
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liriope Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

Any perennial flowering plant of the genus Liriope (family Asparagaceae), native to East and Southeast Asia and commonly called lilyturf, widely cultivated as a shade-tolerant groundcover for its grassy evergreen foliage and upright spikes of small violet, purple, or white blossoms followed by dark berry-like seeds.

Example

"The landscaper bordered the shaded garden pathway with clumps of liriope that produced spikes of purple blossoms in late summer."

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• Rhymes for liriope

• Nearby Words

liquid
liquor
liriodendron
liriope
lisbon
lisbon falls
lisianthus

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Liriope. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 16, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/liriope
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