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Definition of polianthes
polianthes
/ˌpɑː.liˈæn.θiːz/
po · li · an · thes
Plural:polianthes
polianthes Lexical Profile
CEFR
C2
Grade
13
Tier
3
Usage
Rare
• noun
1
Any bulbous perennial flowering plant of the former genus Polianthes (now classified within Agave) in the family Asparagaceae, native to Mexico and cultivated for its tall spikes of intensely fragrant, waxy, tubular white or colored blossoms, most notably the tuberose.
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Historical frequency of usage in published text.
180019102020
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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Polianthes. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 19, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/polianthes