amaryllis

/am-uh-ril-is/US // ˌæm əˈrɪl ɪs //UK // (ˌæməˈrɪlɪs) //

金盏花,羊角花,金雀花,金盏菊

Definitions

n.名词 noun

1
- : any of several bulbous plants of the genus Hippeastrum, especially H. puniceum, which has large red or pink flowers and is popular as a houseplant.Compare amaryllis family.
- : Also called belladonna lily, naked lady . a related plant, Amaryllis belladonna, having clusters of usually rose-colored flowers.
- : any of several other similar or related plants.
- : Amaryllis, a shepherdess or country girl, especially in classical and later pastoral poetry.

Her sisters are called Isabella Amaryllis Charlotte and Pandora Lorna Mary.
She wheeled back and let her hands fall on the keys, rippling by a natural suggestion into the old tune “Amaryllis.”
We got off at his little private station, where John's family and Amaryllis met and greeted us.
Then I must come to luncheon on board the Amaryllis to-morrow.
Before all, however, should be mentioned the carmine-red Amaryllis.
It is certain that amongst recent species, the chief affinity is with B. Hameri and amaryllis.