fairy lily
Americannoun
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a Texan bulbous plant, Zephyranthes drummondii, of the amaryllis family, having a fragrant white flower, with a reddish outer surface, that blooms at night.
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"Why should I bring her innocence?" said the Fairy Lily; "the Spark will burn all evil from her, thought and deed!"
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