eucharis

British  

/ ˈjuːkərɪs /

noun

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

---

Etymology

Origin of eucharis

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

Example Sentences

A soft, balmy air brushed the blossoms of the eucharis lilies, and swept over the delicate green maidenhair fern growing under the shade of the verandah of the Principal's house.

From The Outcaste by Penny, F. E.

Once indeed they stood by his bed together, when Katherine drew back the sheet from his face, and Audrey laid above his heart a wreath of eucharis lilies, the symbol of purity.

From Audrey Craven by Sinclair, May

As a cut bloom, the Christmas Rose vies with the eucharis and pancratium.

From Hardy Perennials and Old Fashioned Flowers Describing the Most Desirable Plants, for Borders, Rockeries, and Shrubberies. by Wood, John

Unconsciously her hand closed upon a delicate blossom of eucharis and crushed it.

From Lady Rose's Daughter by Ward, Humphry, Mrs.