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Definition of sprekelia

sprekelia

/sprɪˈkiːliə/
spre · ke · li · a
Plural:sprekelias
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sprekelia Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

A bulbous plant native to Mexico and Central America belonging to the amaryllis family, particularly noted for its striking, orchid-like red flowers that are commonly known as Aztec lilies or Jacobean lilies.

Example

"The horticulturist carefully planted the sprekelia bulbs in a warm, sheltered spot to ensure a vibrant display of crimson blooms."

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• Rhymes for sprekelia

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spreader
spreadsheet
spree
sprekelia
sprig
sprightly
spring

Word Origin & Etymology

Named by Carl Linnaeus in honor of Johann Heinrich von Sprekelsen, an 18th-century German botanist and lawyer from Hamburg who supplied Linnaeus with plant specimens.

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Sprekelia. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/sprekelia
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