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Definition of ornithogalum

ornithogalum

/ˌɔːr.nɪˈθɑː.ɡə.ləm/
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Plural:ornithogalums
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ornithogalum Lexical Profile

ornithogalum Game Scores & Validity

• noun

1

A bulbous perennial plant of the genus Ornithogalum in the family Asparagaceae, mostly native to southern Europe and southern Africa, characterized by linear basal leaves and clusters of star-shaped white flowers.

Example

"The horticulturist carefully cultivated the rare ornithogalum in the greenhouse, eagerly awaiting the emergence of its striking white blooms."

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Word Origin & Etymology

From Latin 'ornithogalum', derived from Ancient Greek 'ornithogalon' (literally 'bird's milk', from 'ornis' meaning bird and 'gala' meaning milk), likely referring to the stark white color of the flowers.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Ornithogalum. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 13, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/ornithogalum
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