plantain lily

noun

The hosta plant.

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nounplantain lily (plural plantain lilies)

plural plantain lilies

Synonyms & antonyms

nounany of numerous perennials having mounds of sumptuous broad ribbed leaves and clusters of white, blue, or lilac flowers; used as ground cover

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herbherbaceous plant
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