ixia

ixia Definition

ixia (ik′sē ə)

noun

any of a genus (Ixia) of South African plants of the iris family, with grasslike leaves and funnel-shaped flowers

Etymology: ModL < Gr ixos, birdlime: from the viscid nature of some of the species

ixia Usage Examples

Converse of object

commission: It covers all aspects of working with and commissioning artists. ixia Is the forum for promoting excellence in Public Art.

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