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zephyranthes
[ zef-uh-ran-theez ]
/ ˌzɛf əˈræn θiz /
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noun
any of various bulbous plants belonging to the genus Zephyranthes, of the amaryllis family, as Z. grandiflora, having showy rose or pink flowers.
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Origin of zephyranthes
<New Latin <Greek zéphyr(os) zephyr + -anthēs having flowers of the given kind, derivative of ánthos flower
Words nearby zephyranthes
zeolite, Zeph., Zephaniah, Zephiran, zephyr, zephyranthes, zephyr cloth, zephyrean, Zephyrinus, Zephyrus, zephyr worsted
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How to use zephyranthes in a sentence
In illustration of this may be cited the examples of the well known Crocus and also of Zephyranthes.
Life Movements in Plants, Volume II, 1919|Sir Jagadis Chunder BoseHabranthuses are now included with the Hippeastrums and Zephyranthes.
The Book of Bulbs|Samuel ArnottThese Zephyranthes like a turfy loam with a little sand and well decayed manure or peat.
The Book of Bulbs|Samuel Arnott