chionodoxa

[ kahy-uh-noh-dok-suh, kahy-on-uh- ]

noun

1. any of several plants belonging to the genus Chionodoxa, of the lily family, having blue, white, or pink clusters of flowers on short stalks, and including the glory-of-the-snow.

chionodoxa

/ kaɪˌɒnəˈdɒksə /

noun

1. See glory-of-the-snow
   any plant of the liliaceous genus Chionodoxa, of S Europe and W Asia See glory-of-the-snow

Word History and Origins

Origin of chionodoxa¹

1844; < New Latin < Greek chiono-, combining form of chiṓn snow + dóxa glory

Word History and Origins

Origin of chionodoxa¹

C19: New Latin, from Greek khiōn snow + doxa glory

Example Sentences

Snowdrops are charming on rock-work, and may be placed close to the chionodoxa, as they bloom almost together.

From Project Gutenberg

Chionodoxa can be forced with the same ease as Roman Hyacinths.

From Project Gutenberg