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zantedeschia

/ˌzæn.təˈdɛs.ki.ə/
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Plural:zantedeschias
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zantedeschia Lexical Profile

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• noun

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Any plant of the genus Zantedeschia within the arum family (Araceae), native to southern Africa, characterized by large, arrow-shaped leaves and showy, funnel-like floral bracts (spathes) surrounding a central spike.

Example

"The greenhouse was filled with vibrant zantedeschias ranging in color from deep burgundy to pure white."

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Word Nuance & Usage

Plants in this genus are most commonly referred to by the colloquial names 'calla' or 'arum', though they are not true lilies.

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Word Origin & Etymology

Named in 1826 by the German botanist Kurt Sprengel in honor of the Italian physician and botanist Giovanni Zantedeschi (1773–1846).

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Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Zantedeschia. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 16, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/zantedeschia
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