ixia
noun
ix·ia
\ˈiksēə\
Definition of ixia
1 capitalized : a genus of southern African bulbous plants (family Iridaceae) having linear sword-shaped leaves and very showy spikes of mostly pink or purple flowers
2 plural -s : any plant of the genus Ixia —called also corn lily
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Origin and Etymology of ixia
New Latin, from Greek ixos mistletoe, birdlime + New Latin -ia; akin to Latin viscum mistletoe, birdlime
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