calili

kəˈlɪli

Definitions

1. noun

a type of flowering plant in the genus Portulaca

“The calili in the garden bloomed with vibrant colors during summer.”

2. noun

an archaic or obsolete term for a type of calabash or gourd

“The ancient traders used calili to store their valuable goods.”

Synonyms

  • calabash
  • gourd

Antonyms

  • edible fruit
  • non-flowering plant