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asphodel

/ˈæs.fə.del/

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noun

/ˈæs.fə.del/C2formalscientific
  • ruСуществительное, обозначающее любое из различных, в основном средиземноморских растений родов Asphodeline и Asphodelus, характеризующихся линейными листьями и кистевидными соцветиями из белых, розовых или желтых цветков.

A noun referring to any of various chiefly Mediterranean plants of the genera Asphodeline and Asphodelus, characterized by linear leaves and racemes of white, pink, or yellow flowers.

  1. Mediterranean flowering plantC1formal

    Any of various plants from the genera Asphodeline and Asphodelus, native to the Mediterranean region, characterized by long, narrow leaves and tall spikes of white, pink, or yellow flowers.

    ruАсфодель

    • The asphodel blooms in early summer along the rocky hillsides.
    • Ancient Greeks planted asphodel near tombs, believing it was food for the dead.
    • The garden featured a beautiful border of white asphodel.
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  • asphodels' possessive plural form
  • asphodel's possessive singular form