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ornithogalum

 

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Noun ornithogalum has 1 sense
  1. Ornithogalum, genus Ornithogalum - sometimes placed in family Hyacinthaceae
    --1 is a kind of liliid monocot genus
    --1 is a member of Liliaceae, family Liliaceae, lily family
    --1 has members: star-of-Bethlehem

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Ornithogalum

Description:

Ornithogalum refers to a genus of flowering plants in the family Asparagaceae. Commonly known as star-of-Bethlehem, these plants are native to Europe, Asia, and Africa. Ornithogalum species are bulbous perennials with showy star-shaped flowers.

Part of Speech:

Noun, singular: ornithogalum

Noun, plural: ornithogalums

Senses:

Sense 1:

A plant belonging to the genus Ornithogalum, typically with white star-shaped flowers.

Example:

The garden is adorned with various ornithogalums, each showcasing its unique beauty.

Sense 2:

The bulb of an ornithogalum plant, used in some traditional medicines.

Example:

Ornithogalum bulbs have been utilized for centuries in herbal remedies.

Sense 3:

A common name given to several related plants that resemble the Ornithogalum genus.

Example:

In certain regions, the term "ornithogalum" is used to describe a wide range of white-flowered plants.

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