Definition of Mariposa lily

1. Noun. Any of several plants of the genus Calochortus having tulip-shaped flowers with 3 sepals and 3 petals; southwestern United States and Mexico.

Exact synonyms: Mariposa, Mariposa Tulip
Generic synonyms: Liliaceous Plant
Group relationships: Calochortus, Genus Calochortus
Specialized synonyms: Calochortus Elegans, Elegant Cat's Ears, Star Tulip, Calochortus Kennedyi, Desert Mariposa Tulip, Calochortus Luteus, Yellow Mariposa Tulip, Calochortus Macrocarpus, Sagebrush Mariposa Tulip

Definition of Mariposa lily

1. Noun. One of a genus (''Calochortus'') of tulip-like bulbous herbs with large and often brightly coloured blossoms. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Medical Definition of Mariposa lily

1. One of a genus (Calochortus) of tuliplike bulbous herbs with large, and often gaycoloured, blossoms. Called also butterfly lily. most of them are natives of California. Origin: Sp. Mariposa a butterfly + E. Lily. So called from the gay apperance of the blossoms. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Mariposa Lily

marinescapes
marinobufagin
marinobufotoxin
marinol
marinorama
marinoramas
marionberries
marionberry
marionette
marionettes
marionettist
marionettists
mariotte's law
mariposa
mariposa lilies
mariposa lily (current term)
mariposa tulip
mariposas
mariposia
mariput
mariputs
maris complaisants
marish
marishes
maritage
maritages
marital
marital bed
marital communications privilege

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