amaryllis
pronunciation
How to pronounce amaryllis in British English:
UK [ˌæməˈrɪlɪs]
How to pronounce amaryllis in American English:
US [ˌæmə'rɪlɪs]
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- Noun:
- bulbous plant having showy white to reddish flowers
Word Origin
- amaryllis (n.)
- autumn-flowering bulbs, 1794, adopted by Linnaeus from Latin, from Greek Amaryllis, typical name of a country girl or shepherdess (in Theocritus, Virgil, Ovid, etc.).
Example
- 1. Amaryllis bulbs have become a major component of the worldwide flower industry .
- 2. The hybrid amaryllis known as lemon star first appeared in the united states in 2007 .
- 3. Other popular holiday plants are holly , red amaryllis and christmas cactus .
- 4. Many varieties of amaryllis bulbs are sold in countless retail stores across the northern hemisphere during the holiday season .
- 5. Many nurseries worldwide sell and ship amaryllis bulbs to the ever-growing number of amaryllis-loving customers .