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corn lily

 

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Noun corn lily has 1 sense
  1. corn lily - any of several South African plants of the genus Ixia having grasslike leaves and clusters of showy variously colored lilylike flowers; widely cultivated
    --1 is a kind of
    iridaceous plant
    --1 is a member of Ixia, genus Ixia

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Corn Lily

Noun:

1. A flowering plant native to North America, belonging to the family Melanthiaceae, characterized by long arching stems and large leaves resembling those of corn plants.

Example sentence: The corn lily blooms in late summer, adding beauty to the woodland areas.

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Noun:

2. Any of several plants of the genus Veratrum, especially Veratrum album, which have poisonous properties and are associated with the lily family.

Example sentence: Be cautious not to confuse corn lily with the true lily flowers as it has toxic qualities.

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Noun:

3. A common name for the Calochortus species of flowering plants, often found in the western United States and known for their showy flowers.

Example sentence: The vibrant yellow blossoms of the corn lily brighten up the desert landscape.

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