chionodoxa
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.
Origin of chionodoxa
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Snowdrops are charming on rock-work, and may be placed close to the chionodoxa, as they bloom almost together.
Small Gardens | Violet Purton Biddlechionodoxa can be forced with the same ease as Roman Hyacinths.
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British Dictionary definitions for chionodoxa
/ (kaɪˌɒnəˈdɒksə) /
any plant of the liliaceous genus Chionodoxa, of S Europe and W Asia: See glory-of-the-snow
Origin of chionodoxa
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