1 ixia | Definition of ixia

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

History and Etymology for ixia

New Latin, from Greek ixos mistletoe, birdlime + New Latin -ia; akin to Latin viscum mistletoe, birdlime

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