'Liliidae' definitions:
Definition of 'Liliidae'
(from WordNet)
noun
One of four subclasses or superorders of Monocotyledones; comprises 17 families including: Liliaceae; Alliaceae; Amaryllidaceae; Iridaceae; Orchidaceae; Trilliaceae [syn: Liliidae, subclass Liliidae]
Definition of 'Liliidae'
From: GCIDE
- Liliidae \Liliidae\ prop. n. one of four subclasses or superorders of Monocotyledones; it comprises 17 families including: Liliaceae; Alliaceae; Amaryllidaceae; Iridaceae; Orchidaceae; Trilliaceae.
- Syn: subclass Liliidae. [WordNet 1.5]