agapanthus

[ ag-uh-pan-thuhs ]

noun

, plural ag·a·pan·thus·es.

1. any of several plants of the genus Agapanthus, of the amaryllis family, native to Africa, having sword-shaped leaves and umbels of blue or white flowers.

agapanthus

/ ˌæɡəˈpænθəs /

noun

1. a liliaceous plant, Agapanthus africanus, of southern Africa, having rounded clusters of blue or white funnel-shaped flowers Also calledAfrican lily

Word History and Origins

Origin of agapanthus¹

< New Latin (1789) < Greek agáp ( ē ) love + ánthos flower

Word History and Origins

Origin of agapanthus¹

C19: New Latin, from Greek agapē love + anthos flower

Example Sentences

The result is a combination of plants that provide structure and texture, and flowers such as euphorbia, echium, helichrysum and agapanthus.

From New York Times

In addition to fulfilling custom orders, they offer a single fresh arrangement each week, available in three sizes, consisting of a lively mix of blooms such as sunflowers, delphiniums, dahlias, agapanthus and scabious.

From New York Times

The Arabian jasmine recalls the garden plants of Obama’s native Hawaii; the chrysanthemum is the official flower of Chicago; and the African lily, or agapanthus, an allusion to his Kenyan forebears.

From Washington Post

Kirchmann kept the agapanthus, trumpet vine and roses because they were well established and planted drought-tolerant shrubs, perennials and succulents — lavender, rock roses, lantana and iris among them.

From Los Angeles Times

In Georgetown, the agapanthus, from Africa, is emerging from the ground.

From Washington Post