Guernsey lily

noun

1. a bulbous plant, Nerine sarniensis, of the amaryllis family, native to southern Africa, having clusters of crimson flowers.

Guernsey lily

noun

1. See nerine
   See nerine

Word History and Origins

Origin of Guernsey lily¹

First recorded in 1655–65

Example Sentences

Nerine Mansellii, a new variety of the Guernsey Lily, was one of the loveliest flowers at the show.

From Project Gutenberg

From the common Guernsey Lily it differs only in color of the flowers.

From Project Gutenberg