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Definition of lithops

lithops

/ˈlɪθ.ɑːps/
li · thops
Plural:lithops
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• noun

1

Any of various small, stemless succulent plants of the genus Lithops (family Aizoaceae), native to southern Africa, having fused pairs of mottled leaves that mimic pebbles to avoid predation and producing daisy-like white or yellow flowers from the central cleft between the leaves.

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Word Nuance & Usage

The word 'lithops' is invariant in form, used as both a singular and plural noun (e.g., 'one lithops' or 'many lithops'), though the plural 'lithopses' is occasionally seen in informal gardening contexts.

• Nearby Words

lithodora
lithograph
lithophragma
lithops
lithuania
litter
little colorado

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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 Lithops. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 16, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/lithops
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