Trillium is a plant in the lily family known for its three leaves and three-petaledhaving three separate petals on a blossom flower. It is a woodlandrelating to or growing in woods or forests wildflower often found in shadedkept from direct sunlight by trees or other cover forests.
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Pronunciation
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Accent: General American English
IPA: /ˈtrɪliəm/
Easy pronunciation: TRIL-ee-um (approximate spelling).
Stress: Stress the first syllable.
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Trillium Meaning
a woodland plant with three leaves and a three-petaled flower
Part of speech: noun
Definition: Any plant of the genus Trillium, typically with three leaves at the top of the stem and a single flower with three petals.
Example: We spotted a white trillium blooming beside the trail.
Synonyms for this meaning:
- wake-robin — A common name for the same plant.
- wood lily — A common name used for some trillium plants, though not always in every region.
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Trillium Synonyms
Similar Meaning
- wake-robin
- wood lily
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Common Mistakes
- People sometimes treat trillium as a general word for any lily, but it refers to a specific genus of plants.
- The spelling is sometimes confused with similar-looking plant names, but trillium is its own word.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does trillium mean?
Trillium means a plant in the genus Trillium, usually with three leaves and a single three-petaled flower.
What are the synonyms of trillium?
Common synonyms include wake-robin and wood lily, depending on the species and region.
Is trillium a flower or a plant?
It is a plant that produces a flower.
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