Hemerocallis
Americannoun
noun
Etymology
Origin of Hemerocallis
1615–25; < New Latin < Greek hēmerokallís, equivalent to hēméra day + kállos beauty
Example Sentences
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I remember puzzling over why a day lily was botanically a Hemerocallis and not a lily at all.
From Seattle Times
There are 75,378 different day lilies officially registered with the American Hemerocallis Society.
From New York Times
A favorite flower was the yellow garden Lily, the Lemon Lily, Hemerocallis, when it could be kept from spreading.
From Project Gutenberg
As I correct this sheet for press, however, I find that the Hemerocallis is now to be called 'Funkia,' "in honour of Mr. Funk, a Prussian apothecary."
From Project Gutenberg
The Hemerocallis fulva, from its size, and from the great multiplication of its roots, is best adapted to large gardens and plantations.
From Project Gutenberg
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