tulbaghia

1 of 2

noun

tul·​bagh·​ia

ˌtəlˈbagēə

plural -s

: a plant of the genus Agapanthus

Tulbaghia

2 of 2

Tul·​bagh·​ia

ˌtəlˈbagēə

taxonomic synonym of agapanthus

Word History

Etymology

Noun

New Latin

New Latin, from Ryk Tulbagh †1771 Dutch governor of Cape Colony + New Latin -ia

The Ultimate Dictionary Awaits

Expand your vocabulary and dive deeper into language with Merriam-Webster Unabridged.

1. Expanded definitions
2. Detailed etymologies
3. Advanced search tools
4. All ad-free

Discover what makes Merriam-Webster Unabridged the essential choice for true word lovers.

Start Your Free Trial Now