martagon

British

/ ˈmɑːtəɡən /

noun

Also called: Turk's-cap lily. a Eurasian lily plant, Lilium martagon, cultivated for its mottled purplish-red flowers with reflexed petals

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Etymology

Origin of martagon

C15: from French, from Turkish martagān a type of turban

Example Sentences

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Trumpet lilies are bursting into bloom; the scarlet martagon is at its best; speciosum, tiger, and American Turk's cap lilies are yet to follow.

From Scientific American Supplement, No. 299, September 24, 1881 by Various

He led them, between vines and fruit trees and beds of martagon and mirasolus, to the lion-house in his garden.

From Vergilius A Tale of the Coming of Christ by Bacheller, Irving

I send you two martagon roots, and some jonquils; and have added some prints, two enamelled Pictures, and three medals.

From The Letters of Horace Walpole, Earl of Orford — Volume 4 by Walpole, Horace

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