PHORMIUM


Meaning of PHORMIUM in English

[ 'fɔ:mɪəm ]

■ noun the flax-lily of New Zealand.

Origin

C19: mod. L., from Gk phormion 'small basket' (with ref. to the use made of the fibres).

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