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camas Synonyms

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• noun (Context 1)

Any of several bulbous perennial flowering plants of the genus Camassia (family Asparagaceae), native to western North America and bearing tall racemes of star-shaped blue, violet, or white blossoms.

Usage Example

"In late spring, the wet meadows of the Pacific Northwest turn vibrant blue with blooming quamash."

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quamash
camassia

• noun (Context 2)

The edible, starchy bulb of the camas plant (especially Camassia quamash), traditionally harvested and slow-roasted in earth ovens as a staple root vegetable by Indigenous peoples of western North America.

Usage Example

"When baked for several days in an underground pit, raw quamash transforms into a sweet, nutritious food source."

Strongest
quamash

• Nearby Words

calzone
cam
camaraderie
camas
camassia
cambered
cambodia

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Camas. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/camas
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