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Definition of toad lily

toad lily

Plural:toad lilies
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toad lily Lexical Profile

• noun

1

An herbaceous perennial plant belonging to the genus Tricyrtis within the lily family, native to shaded woodlands in East Asia, characterized by its distinctive, star-shaped, heavily spotted flowers that bloom in late summer and autumn.

Example

"The gardener planted several toad lilies in the shaded border to ensure the garden retained some vibrant floral color during the early autumn months."

• Nearby Words

tityra
tjaynera
toad
toad lily
toadfish
toadflax
toast

Word Origin & Etymology

The common name refers to the distinctive purple or brownish mottling on the plant's petals, which historically drew comparisons to the spotted skin of a toad, combined with 'lily' due to its taxonomic classification in the lily family (Liliaceae).

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

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Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Toad lily. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 14, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/toad lily
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