amaryllis
any of several bulbous plants of the genus Hippeastrum, especially H. puniceum, which has large red, pink, or white lilylike flowers and is popular as a houseplant.: Compare amaryllis family.
Also called belladonna lily, na·ked la·dy [ney-kid ley-dee] /ˈneɪ kɪd ˈleɪ di/ . a bulbous plant, Amaryllis belladonna, having clusters of usually rose-colored lilylike flowers.
any of several bulbous, ornamental plants with lilylike flowers.
Amaryllis,
a shepherdess or country girl, especially in classical and later pastoral poetry.
a female given name.
Origin of amaryllis
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How to use amaryllis in a sentence
Her sisters are called Isabella amaryllis Charlotte and Pandora Lorna Mary.
Cressida Bonas vs. Cara Delevingne: A Differentiation Guide to Two Celebrity English Roses | Tom Sykes | June 26, 2013 | THE DAILY BEASTShe wheeled back and let her hands fall on the keys, rippling by a natural suggestion into the old tune “amaryllis.”
The Idyl of Twin Fires | Walter Prichard EatonWe got off at his little private station, where John's family and amaryllis met and greeted us.
Sixes and Sevens | O. HenryThen I must come to luncheon on board the amaryllis to-morrow.
Before all, however, should be mentioned the carmine-red amaryllis.
Unknown Mexico, Volume 1 (of 2) | Carl Lumholtz
It is certain that amongst recent species, the chief affinity is with B. Hameri and amaryllis.
A Monograph on the Sub-class Cirripedia (Volume 2 of 2) | Charles Darwin
British Dictionary definitions for amaryllis (1 of 2)
/ (ˌæməˈrɪlɪs) /
Also called: belladonna lily an amaryllidaceous plant, Amaryllis belladonna, native to southern Africa and having large lily-like reddish or white flowers
any of several related plants, esp hippeastrum
Origin of amaryllis
1British Dictionary definitions for Amaryllis (2 of 2)
/ (ˌæməˈrɪlɪs) /
(in pastoral poetry) a name for a shepherdess or country girl
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