Meaning of Hosta in English

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  1. Pronunciation
  2. Noun
    1. Etymology
    2. Definitions

  1. Pronunciation

    /ˈhoʊstə/

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  1. Noun

    Hosta

    Etymology

    modern Latin, named after Nicolaus T. Host (1761–1834), Austrian physician

    Definitions

    1. robust east Asian clump-forming perennial herbs having racemose flowers: plantain lilies

    Examples

    • « sometimes placed in family Hostaceae »

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