martagon

martagon Definition

mar·ta·gon (mär′tə gən)

noun

a Turk's-cap lily (Lilium martagon) having white or purple flowers

Etymology: ME < Fr < Turk martagān, a turban

martagon Usage Examples

Noun used with modifier

lilium: Lilium martagon album In the garden Lilium martagon album is still flowering, the white flowers looking at their best in the evening light.

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