Guernsey lily
noun
a bulbous plant, Nerine sarniensis, of the amaryllis family, native to southern Africa, having clusters of crimson flowers.
Origin of Guernsey lily
1First recorded in 1655–65
Words Nearby Guernsey lily
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How to use Guernsey lily in a sentence
Nerine Mansellii, a new variety of the Guernsey lily, was one of the loveliest flowers at the show.
From the common Guernsey lily it differs only in color of the flowers.
British Dictionary definitions for Guernsey lily
Guernsey lily
noun
See nerine
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