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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Example sentences from the Web for zephyranthes
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