eucharis

noun

any amaryllidaceous plant of the South American genus Eucharis, cultivated for their large white fragrant flowers

Word Origin

C19: New Latin, from Late Latin: charming, from Greek eukharis, from eu- + kharis grace

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Examples from the Web for eucharis

Historical Examples

But in this case, Eucharis (Kate) laughed immoderately at his discomfiture.
The Strollers
Frederic S. Isham
Then, in the violet forest, all a-bourgeon, Eucharis said to me: "It is Spring."
Green Fire
Fiona Macleod
Then, in the violet forest all a-bourgeon, Eucharis, said to me: It is Spring.
The Divine Adventure etc. (Works vol. 4)
Fiona Macleod
She had a candle in her hand, and the beams fell full upon her soft, white dress and the Eucharis lily in her hair.
Under False Pretences
Adeline Sergeant
A plant which is very easily affected by cold is a certain species of Eucharis lily.
Response in the Living and Non-Living
Jagadis Chunder Bose

eucharis

Word Origin

Examples from the Web for eucharis

Historical Examples

But in this case, Eucharis (Kate) laughed immoderately at his discomfiture.

Then, in the violet forest, all a-bourgeon, Eucharis said to me: "It is Spring."

Then, in the violet forest all a-bourgeon, Eucharis, said to me: It is Spring.

She had a candle in her hand, and the beams fell full upon her soft, white dress and the Eucharis lily in her hair.

A plant which is very easily affected by cold is a certain species of Eucharis lily.