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Definition of rigidia
rigidia
/rɪˈdʒɪd.i.ə/
ri · gid · i · a
Plural:rigidias
rigidia Lexical Profile
CEFR
C2
Grade
13
Tier
3
Usage
Rare
• noun
1
Any bulbous perennial flowering plant formerly classified in the genus Rigidella (now included in Tigridia) of the iris family (Iridaceae), native to Mexico and Guatemala, characterized by pleated leaves and striking, short-lived, nodding crimson or orange flowers with reflexed outer tepals.
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180019102020
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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Rigidia. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 20, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/rigidia