Definition

A type of plant from South Africa that has bright flowers and long, thin leaves, belonging to the iris family.

Example

The garden was filled with beautiful ixia flowers blooming in vibrant colors.

Conversation

Have you seen the new flowers in my garden?

No, I haven't! What do you have?

I just planted some ixia — they look amazing!

That sounds beautiful; I can't wait to see them bloom.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

The word 'ixia' originates from Greek 'ixia' (ἰξία), which refers to a genus of flowering plants in the family Iridaceae. The name is derived from the Greek word 'ixios' (ἰξιός), meaning 'a kind of plant'.

Memory Tip

Think of the Greek word for a specific type of flowering plant, which helps you remember that 'ixia' refers to this particular genus.

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