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Definition of tricyrtis
tricyrtis
/traɪˈsɜːrtɪs/
tri · cyr · tis
Plural:tricyrtises
tricyrtis Lexical Profile
CEFR
C2
Grade
13
Tier
3
Usage
Rare
• noun
1
Any herbaceous perennial plant of the genus Tricyrtis (commonly called toad lily) in the lily family Liliaceae, native to East Asia and cultivated in shaded gardens for its late-season, orchid-like star-shaped or bell-shaped blossoms that are typically white or pale lilac and heavily spotted with purple or maroon.
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180019102020
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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Tricyrtis. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 16, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/tricyrtis