zephyranthes

[ zef-uh-ran-theez ]
/ ˌzɛf əˈræn θiz /

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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Also called fairy lily, rain lily, zephyr lily.

Origin of zephyranthes

< New Latin < Greek zéphyr(os) zephyr + -anthēs having flowers of the given kind, derivative of ánthos flower

Words nearby zephyranthes

zephiran, zephyr, zephyr cloth, zephyr worsted, zephyr yarn, zephyranthes, zephyrean, zephyrinus, zephyrus, zeppelin, zepto-
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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 Bose

  • These Zephyranthes like a turfy loam with a little sand and well decayed manure or peat.

    The Book of Bulbs|Samuel Arnott

  • Habranthuses are now included with the Hippeastrums and Zephyranthes.

    The Book of Bulbs|Samuel Arnott