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Definition of rhodophiala

rhodophiala

/ˌroʊdəˈfaɪələ/
rho · do · phi · a · la
Plural:rhodophialas
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rhodophiala Lexical Profile

• noun

1

A genus of bulbous flowering plants in the amaryllis family (Amaryllidaceae), native primarily to the Andes mountains and dry regions of Chile and Argentina, characterized by their striking, trumpet-shaped flowers.

Example

"During the botanical expedition in South America, the team documented a previously unrecorded species of rhodophiala blooming in the arid foothills."

2

Any individual plant of the genus Rhodophiala, such as the oxblood lily, sometimes cultivated in ornamental gardens for its vivid, late-summer or autumn blooms.

Example

"She planted several dormant bulbs in the rock garden, hoping the rhodophialas would produce their signature deep-red flowers by September."

• Rhymes for rhodophiala

• Nearby Words

rhodochiton
rhododendron
rhodohypoxis
rhodophiala
rhodotypos
rhoeo
rhombic egg eater

Word Origin & Etymology

Derived from Modern Latin, from the Greek words 'rhodon' (rose or red) and 'phialē' (a shallow bowl or vial), referring to the vivid color and funnel-like shape of the flowers.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Rhodophiala. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 21, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/rhodophiala
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