amaryllis
/,æmə'rilis/
Definition
- Noun:
- A bulbous plant with showy flowers: "Amaryllis" refers to a type of plant that grows from a bulb and produces large, often trumpet-shaped, colorful flowers, typically in shades of white, pink, or red.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- The amaryllis bloomed with stunning red flowers in the winter.
- She received a potted amaryllis as a holiday gift.
Advanced Usage
- As a common name: In gardening, "amaryllis" is commonly used to refer to plants from the genus , which are popular indoor flowering bulbs, especially around Christmas.
- Forcing an amaryllis bulb to bloom indoors is a popular winter activity.
Variants and Related Words
- Amaryllidaceae (n): The botanical family name to which true amaryllis plants belong.
- Plants in the Amaryllidaceae family include daffodils and snowdrops.
Synonyms
- Belladonna lily: Another common name for , a specific species.
- Hippeastrum: The genus name for the commonly cultivated "holiday amaryllis" plants.
Related Phrases
- "Amaryllis bulb": Refers specifically to the underground storage organ from which the plant grows.
- Plant the amaryllis bulb with its neck above the soil.
Related Idioms
Noun
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bulbous plant having showy white to reddish flowers
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