tóc tiên
[tawk͡p̚˧˦ tiən˧˧]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
(noun) creeping lilyturf, Liriope spicata
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Sources & notes
Imported from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-29); community review pending. source ↗
Sense 2
Meaning · English
(noun) dwarf lilyturf, Ophiopogon japonicus
Examples
麥門冬矩襟𩯀仙"Màiméndōng" is the tuberous root of the dwarf lilyturf.
Wiktionary example (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Sense 3
Meaning · English
(noun) cypress vine, Ipomoea quamoclit
Common questions
What does “tóc tiên” mean?
(noun) creeping lilyturf, Liriope spicata
Is “tóc tiên” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.