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Definition of zigadenus
zigadenus
/ˌzɪɡ.əˈdiː.nəs/
zig · a · de · nus
Plural:zigadenuses
zigadenus Lexical Profile
CEFR
C2
Grade
13
Tier
3
Usage
Rare
• noun
1
Any bulbous perennial flowering plant of the North American genus Zigadenus (or formerly classified within it, family Melanthiaceae), commonly known as deathcamas, bearing grass-like basal leaves and terminal clusters of small, star-shaped white, cream, or greenish-yellow flowers.
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180019102020
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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Zigadenus. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 17, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/zigadenus