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Liliidae

Definition:

one of 4 subclasses or superorders of Monocotyledones; comprises 17 families, including Liliaceae, Alliaceae, Amaryllidaceae, Iridaceae, Orchidaceae, and Trilliaceae

Class:

plant noun

Usage:

proper noun | subclass

Plural:

Liliidae*
(* Liliidae may be used in a singular or plural context)

Type of:

subclass » taxonomic group » biological group » group

Member of:

Monocotyledones » Angiospermae » Spermatophyta » Plantae

Original source:

WordNet

Examples:

Liliales | liliid monocot family | liliid monocot genus | Orchidales

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