eremurus

er·em·urus

noun \ˌer-ə-ˈmyu̇r-əs\

plural er·em·uri\-ˈmyu̇r-ˌī\

Definition of EREMURUS

: any of a genus (Eremurus) of perennial Asian herbs of the lily family that produce tall racemes of showy blooms —called also foxtail lily

Origin of EREMURUS

New Latin, from Greek erēmos solitary + oura tail — more at ass

First Known Use: 1829

Rhymes with EREMURUS

Epicurus, sui juris