any of several bulbous plants of the genus Hippeastrum, especially H. puniceum, which has large red, pink, or white lilylike flowers and is popular as a houseplant.
Also called naked lady. Also called belladonna lily. a bulbous plant, Amaryllis belladonna, having clusters of usually rose-colored lilylike flowers.
any of several bulbous, ornamental plants with lilylike flowers.
Amaryllis,
a shepherdess or country girl, especially in classical and later pastoral poetry.
a first name.
Also called: belladonna lily. an amaryllidaceous plant, Amaryllis belladonna, native to southern Africa and having large lily-like reddish or white flowers
any of several related plants, esp hippeastrum
First recorded in 1785–95; from Latin: name of a shepherdess in Vergil's Eclogues
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“I do an amaryllis every year in a vase my mother-in-law gave me. Every day it’s on the table, and you can see the progress.”
From Seattle Times ● Dec. 8, 2023
It’s everything they’ll need to plant, watch and grow an amaryllis.
From Seattle Times ● Dec. 6, 2023
Sharply focused and removed from natural context, botanical images of calla lilies, aloe and amaryllis are nearly abstract.
From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 14, 2022
We particularly love their Christmas selection where they usually have poinsettia, amaryllis, centerpieces, wreaths, DIY decorate-your-own mini tree kits, garland, and more!
From Salon ● Mar. 27, 2022
Stargazer lilies, irises, parrot tulips, tuberoses, sweet williams, columbines, amaryllis...
From "The Running Dream" by Wendelin Van Draanen
"Amyloid and tau are often considered the primary players in Alzheimer's disease, but blood flow and oxygen delivery are also critical," said Amaryllis A. Tsiknia, lead author of the study and USC PhD candidate.
From Science Daily ● Feb. 24, 2026
“I’m a big foodie, and it was spot-on,” said Amaryllis Avelar, a New Jersey resident who ate lunch at Din Tai Fung with two co-workers.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 20, 2025
Mr. Kennedy’s campaign manager, Amaryllis Fox Kennedy, pushed back in a statement of her own on Friday.
From New York Times ● Feb. 9, 2024
I played Amaryllis in "The Music Man" when I was 9 years old, but that was a community theater performance, completely separate from my ordinary life as a kid: my friends, my school.
From Salon ● Apr. 17, 2023
Tanisha’s too busy being basketball buddies with Amaryllis Rodrrrriguez, making new Halloween traditions that don’t involve me.
From "Like Vanessa" by Tami Charles
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