Trillium: meaning, definitions and examples

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trillium

 

[ หˆtrษชliษ™m ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

botanical term

Trillium is a genus of flowering plants in the family Melanthaceae. They are known for their three-petaled flowers and are commonly found in wooded areas across North America and parts of Asia. Trilliums are also often referred to as 'wake-robin' due to their early spring blooming.

Synonyms

wakerobin

Examples of usage

  • The trillium bloomed beautifully in the forest.
  • We went hiking to see the trillium flowers in their natural habitat.
  • The park is famous for its trillium diversity.

Translations

Translations of the word "trillium" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น trรญlio

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคคเฅเคฐเคฟเคฒเคฟเคฏเคฎ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Trillium

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ trilium

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ั‚ั€ั–ะปั–ัƒะผ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ trillium

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใƒˆใƒชใƒชใ‚ฆใƒ 

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท trillium

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ trillium

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท trilyum

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ํŠธ๋ฆด๋ฆฌ์›€

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุชุฑูŠู„ูŠูˆู…

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ trillium

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ trillium

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ไธ‰ๅถ่‰

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ trillium

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ trillium

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ั‚ั€ะธะปะธัƒะผ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒขแƒ แƒ˜แƒšแƒ˜แƒฃแƒ›แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ trilium

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ trillium

Etymology

The word 'trillium' comes from the Latin word 'trillium,' which means 'threefold,' a reference to the plant's characteristic three-petaled flowers. It was first used in the botanical sense in the 18th century. The name reflects the plantโ€™s structure, as it typically has three leaves and three petals on its flower, all of which radiate from a single point. This unique morphological trait has made trillium a popular subject in botany and horticulture, capturing the interest of plant enthusiasts and gardeners alike. Many species of trillium are native to the United States and Canada, where they thrive in rich, moist soils and are often found in shady woodland environments. Their delicate beauty and ease of growth make them a beloved addition to gardens and natural landscapes.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #38,761, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.