kentan
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Definition
Noun 1. A specific type of lily: A perennial plant native to East Asia, characterized by its large, showy flowers. The flowers are typically reddish-orange with dark spots and have petals that curve backward.
Usage
- The kentan is prized in gardens for its dramatic and colorful summer blooms.
- Botanists study the kentan for its unique floral structure and hardiness.
Advanced Usage
- The term kentan is used specifically in botanical and horticultural contexts to refer to this particular lily species, often var. or similar varieties. It is less common in general conversation than the term "tiger lily," with which it is closely associated or considered a type of.
Variants and Related Words
- Tiger Lily (noun): A common name for lilies in the species, which often includes the kentan. This is a more frequently used term in general English.
- Lily (noun): The general category of flowering plants to which the kentan belongs.
Synonyms
- Tiger lily
Notes on Meaning
- The definition of kentan is very specific and refers to a single type of plant. It does not have multiple common meanings outside of botany and gardening.
Noun
- east Asian perennial having large reddish-orange black-spotted flowers with reflexed petals