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Definition of tulbaghia
tulbaghia
/tʌlˈbæɡ.i.ə/
tul · bagh · i · a
Plural:tulbaghias
tulbaghia Lexical Profile
CEFR
C2
Grade
13
Tier
3
Usage
Rare
Syllables
4
• noun
1
Any bulbous perennial plant of the genus Tulbaghia in the family Amaryllidaceae, native to southern Africa and commonly known as society garlic, cultivated for its narrow strap-like foliage with a garlic-like scent and its umbel-like clusters of star-shaped lilac, pink, or white flowers.
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180019102020
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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Tulbaghia. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/tulbaghia