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Definition of notholirion

notholirion

/ˌnɒθ.oʊˈlɪr.i.ən/
noth · o · lir · i · on
Plural:notholirions
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notholirion Lexical Profile

• noun

1

Any bulbous, perennial flowering plant belonging to the genus Notholirion in the lily family (Liliaceae), native to the mountainous regions of the Himalayas and East Asia, characterized by tall stems and bell- or trumpet-shaped flowers.

Example

"The horticulturist was delighted when the notholirion finally produced its striking, pale purple blooms after years of careful cultivation."

• Rhymes for notholirion

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Word Origin & Etymology

Coined in the 19th century from the Greek words 'nothos' (meaning 'false' or 'spurious') and 'leirion' (meaning 'lily'), referring to its close relationship and morphological similarity to true lilies.

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