ˌbabēˈanə, -ˈä-, -ˈȧ- also -ˈā- noun
Etymology: New Latin, from Dutch babianer, from obsolete Dutch babiaen baboon (now baviaan ), from Middle French babouin baboon; from the fact that its stems are eaten by baboons — more at baboon
1. capitalized : a genus of bulbous herbs (family Iridaceae) having showy red or yellow spicate flowers
2. -s : a plant of the genus Babiana