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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
12
Tier
3
Usage
Rare
• noun
1
A genus of evergreen, grass-like perennial plants in the asparagus family (Asparagaceae), native to warm temperate and tropical regions of East and South Asia, widely cultivated as an ornamental ground cover.
Example
"The landscape architect recommended planting a border of dark green ophiopogon to provide year-round texture along the shaded walkway."
Synonyms
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Word Origin & Etymology
From Modern Latin, derived from Greek 'ophis' (snake) and 'pogon' (beard), likely referring to the appearance of the plant's leaves or floral spikes.
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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Ophiopogon. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 13, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/ophiopogon