AMARYLLISES

Noun

amaryllises

plural of amaryllis

Source: Wiktionary


AMARYLLIS

Am`a*ryl"lis, n. Etym: [L. Amaryllis, Gr.

1. A pastoral sweetheart. To sport with Amaryllis in the shade. Milton.

2. (bot.) (a) A family of plants much esteemed for their beauty, including the narcissus, jonquil, daffodil, agave, and others. (b) A genus of the same family, including the Belladonna lily.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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