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Definition of sisyrinchium
sisyrinchium
/ˌsɪs.ɪˈrɪŋ.ki.əm/
si · sy · rin · chi · um
Plural:sisyrinchiums
sisyrinchium Lexical Profile
CEFR
C2
Grade
13
Tier
3
Usage
Rare
Syllables
5
• noun
1
Any of various perennial herbaceous plants of the genus Sisyrinchium in the iris family (Iridaceae), native primarily to the Americas and commonly known as blue-eyed grass, cultivated for their grasslike foliage and small, star-shaped blue, purple, yellow, or white flowers.
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180019102020
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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Sisyrinchium. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/sisyrinchium