Amaryllis

//ˌæməˈɹɪlɪs// name, noun

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Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    A belladonna lily (Amaryllis belladonna), native to South Africa.
  2. 2
    bulbous plant having showy white to reddish flowers wordnet
  3. 3
    A similar lily in genus Hippeastrum, such as Hippeastrum puniceum, and cultivars.
Proper Noun
  1. 1
    A female given name from Latin or Ancient Greek.

Synonyms

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belladonna lilybelladonna lilyjersey lilymarch lilynaked-lady-lily

Example

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"I was near you, when you sat beneath those beech-trees, and piped and sang the praises of your sweetheart Amaryllis: I was close to the damsel, but you could not discern me. I gave her to you, and some brave boys, who are now excellent husbandmen and herdsmen, are the pledges of your love."

Etymology

From Latin Amaryllis.

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