martagon

/ ˈmɑːtəɡən /

noun

1. a Eurasian lily plant, Lilium martagon, cultivated for its mottled purplish-red flowers with reflexed petals Also calledTurk's-cap lily

Word History and Origins

Origin of martagon¹

C15: from French, from Turkish martagān a type of turban

Example Sentences

Trumpet lilies are bursting into bloom; the scarlet martagon is at its best; speciosum, tiger, and American Turk's cap lilies are yet to follow.

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I send you two martagon roots, and some jonquils; and have added some prints, two enamelled Pictures, and three medals.

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Tell me how I shall Send you martagons by the safest conveyance, or any thing else you want.

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