noun
- Plural of crinum; a genus of bulbous plants with large, fragrant flowers, native to warm regions.
Usage: Botanical term; commonly used in gardening and horticulture contexts.
Examples
- The gardener planted several crinums in the tropical section of the botanical garden.
- Crinums are known for their large, trumpet-shaped white or pink flowers.
- These crinums thrive in warm climates and require well-drained soil.
- The fragrance of blooming crinums filled the evening air.
- Many crinums are popular ornamental plants in Southern gardens.