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Definition of: ixia
(ik′sē·ə) noun
Any of a genus (Ixia) of South African bulbous plants of the iris family, with narrow sword–shaped leaves, and spikes of large, showy, ornamental flowers. [<NL <Gk. ixos birdlime; from their viscid nature]
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