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Chinese sacred lily

American  

noun

  1. a variety of narcissus, Narcissus tazetta orientalis, that has fragrant yellow flowers, and is often grown for indoor winter bloom.

Chinese sacred lily British  

noun

  1. a Chinese amaryllidaceous plant, Narcissus tazetta orientalis, widely grown as a house plant for its fragrant yellow and white flowers See also polyanthus

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A popular kind for winter bloom is the so-called Chinese sacred lily.

From Manual of Gardening (Second Edition) by Bailey, L. H. (Liberty Hyde)

The Chinese sacred lily and trumpet narcissus may be chosen for the pupils of this Form.

From Ontario Teachers' Manuals: Nature Study by Ontario. Ministry of Education

Some kinds of narcissus also "force" well, particularly the daffodil; and the Paper-white and "Chinese sacred lily" are practically the only common bulbs from which the home gardener may expect good bloom before Christmas.

From Manual of Gardening (Second Edition) by Bailey, L. H. (Liberty Hyde)

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