Liliaceae

plural noun

Lil·​i·​a·​ce·​ae
ˌlilēˈāsēˌē
: a large family of monocotyledonous plants (order Liliales) characterized by a regular perianth of separate segments, superior ovary, loculicidal capsular fruit, and usually bulbous stem base

Word History

Etymology

New Latin, from Lilium, type genus + -aceae

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“Liliaceae.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Liliaceae. Accessed 15 Dec. 2024.

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