amaryllis
|am-a-ryl-lis|
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/ˌæməˈrɪlɪs/
showy flowering plant
Etymology
Etymology Information
'amaryllis' originates from Greek, specifically the word 'Amaryllis,' which was a shepherdess in Virgil's 'Eclogues.'
Historical Evolution
'Amaryllis' was used in Latin as a name for a shepherdess and eventually became the modern English word 'amaryllis' to describe the flower.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it referred to a character in literature, but over time it evolved into its current meaning of a type of flowering plant.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a bulbous plant with large, showy flowers, typically red, pink, or white, native to South Africa.
The amaryllis bloomed beautifully in the garden.
Synonyms
Last updated: 2025/07/08 08:51