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BNC: 44405 COCA: 31636
BNC: 44405 COCA: 31636

amaryllis

noun

am·​a·​ryl·​lis ˌa-mə-ˈri-ləs How to pronounce amaryllis (audio)
1
: an autumn-flowering South African bulbous herb (Amaryllis belladonna of the family Amaryllidaceae, the amaryllis family) that is grown in gardens for its clusters of large, fragrant, usually white or pink flowers which resemble lilies and are borne on long, solid, leafless stems : belladonna lily
2
: any of various usually spring-flowering cultivars of a closely related chiefly South American bulbous herb (genus Hippeastrum) that are widely grown indoors in wintertime for their clusters of large, typically red, pink, salmon, or white, trumpet-shaped flowers which resemble lilies and are borne on long, hollow, leafless stems

Example Sentences

Recent Examples on the Web This showy amaryllis will bring elegance to any decor. Andrea Beck, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 Aug. 2022 The exception is amaryllis, which will bloom from a bulb in a matter of months. Jada Jackson, House Beautiful, 29 May 2022 Bulbs: Achimenes, African iris, African-lily, amaryllis, blood lily, bulbine, caladium, canna, crinum, crocosmia, dahlia, daylily, eucharis lily, gingers, gladiolus, gloriosa lily, Louisiana iris, rain lily, tuberose and walking iris. Tom Maccubbin, orlandosentinel.com, 26 Feb. 2022 Most amaryllis plants are Dutch or African hybrids selected for flower size, color and ease of forcing. Tim Johnson, chicagotribune.com, 22 Jan. 2022 Be sure your holiday gift is finished flowering as many amaryllis bulbs send up an additional shoot to enjoy. Tom Maccubbin, orlandosentinel.com, 15 Jan. 2022 Tall, showy, colorful blooms like red amaryllis make a similar festive statement. Christine Lennon, Sunset Magazine, 3 Dec. 2021 Most amaryllis bulbs are bought and given as gifts. Chris Mckeown, The Enquirer, 4 Dec. 2021 Fresh greens and stockings decorate the mantel while pretty pink 'Spotlight' amaryllis layers the windowsill with seasonal cheer. Anna Molvik, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 Oct. 2021 See More

Word History

Etymology

New Latin, genus name, probably from Latin, name of a shepherdess in Virgil's Eclogues

First Known Use

1754, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of amaryllis was in 1754
BNC: 44405 COCA: 31636

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