chionodoxa

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

noun

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

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

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Examples from the Web for chionodoxa

Historical Examples of chionodoxa

Snowdrops are charming on rock-work, and may be placed close to the chionodoxa, as they bloom almost together.
Small Gardens
Violet Purton Biddle
Chionodoxa can be forced with the same ease as Roman Hyacinths.
The Culture of Vegetables and Flowers From Seeds and Roots, 16th Edition
Sutton and Sons

British Dictionary definitions for chionodoxa

chionodoxa

noun

any plant of the liliaceous genus Chionodoxa, of S Europe and W AsiaSee glory-of-the-snow

Word Origin for chionodoxa

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

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