eremurus

noun er·em·urus \ˌer-ə-ˈmyu̇r-əs\

plural er·em·uri\-ˈmyu̇r-ˌī\

Definition of EREMURUS

: any of a genus (Eremurus) of perennial Asian herbs of the lily family that produce tall racemes of showy blooms —called also foxtail lily

New Latin, from Greek erēmos solitary + oura tail — more at ass

First Known Use: 1829

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