Definition of 'agapanthus'
noun
a liliaceous plant, Agapanthus africanus, of southern Africa, having rounded clusters of blue or white funnel-shaped flowers
. Also called : African lilyCollins English Dictionary. Copyright © HarperCollins Publishers
Word origin of 'agapanthus'
C19: New Latin, from Greek agapē love + anthos flowerImage of 'agapanthus'
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Webster’s New World College Dictionary, 4th Edition. Copyright © 2010 by
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