MARTAGON

Etymology

Noun

martagon (plural martagons)

A Eurasian lily.

Source: Wiktionary


Mar"ta*gon, n. Etym: [Cf. F. & Sp. martagon, It. martagone.] (Bot.)

Definition: A lily (Lilium Martagon) with purplish red flowers, found in Europe and Asia.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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