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Definition of ophiopogon
ophiopogon
/ˌoʊ.fi.oʊˈpoʊ.ɡɑːn/
o · phi · o · po · gon
Plural:ophiopogons
ophiopogon Lexical Profile
CEFR
C2
Grade
13
Tier
3
Usage
Rare
Syllables
5
• noun
1
Any tufted evergreen perennial of the genus Ophiopogon in the asparagus family (Asparagaceae), native to eastern and southern Asia and commonly known as mondo grass or lilyturf, cultivated as ornamental groundcover for its grass-like foliage, spikes of small white to lilac bell-shaped flowers, and metallic-blue berry-like seeds.
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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Ophiopogon. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/ophiopogon