asphodelus

noun

Pronunciation: /æs.fəˈdiː.ləs/

Definition

A genus of perennial plants in the lily family, often associated with ancient Mediterranean landscapes and mythological afterlife imagery.

Examples

• The botanist identified the specimen as a rare species of asphodelus growing near the ruins.

• Ancient poets frequently invoked the asphodelus as a symbol of the quiet, eternal fields of the underworld.

• The garden was filled with the tall, slender stalks of asphodelus, which thrive in the dry, rocky soil.

Synonyms of asphodelus

Words with a similar meaning to asphodelus:

• asphodel
• lily

Browse the full Anaversity dictionary