(n) one of many subfamilies into which some classification systems subdivide the Liliaceae but not widely accepted; includes genus Hemerocallis, Syn. family Hemerocallidaceae
n. one of many subfamilies into which some classification systems subdivide the Lily family Liliaceae, but not widely accepted; it includes the genus Hemerocallis. Syn. -- family Hemerocallidaceae. [ WordNet 1.5 ]