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ETYMOLOGY OF THE WORD AMARYLLIS

From New Latin, from Latin: named after Amaryllis.
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Etymology is the study of the origin of words and their changes in structure and significance.
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PRONUNCIATION OF AMARYLLIS

amaryllis  [ˌæməˈrɪlɪs] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF AMARYLLIS

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Amaryllis is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES AMARYLLIS MEAN IN ENGLISH?

amaryllis

Amaryllis

Amaryllis is a small genus of flowering bulbs, with two species. The better known of the two, Amaryllis belladonna, is a native of the Western Cape region of South Africa, particularly the rocky southwest area between the Olifants River Valley to Knysna. For many years there was confusion amongst botanists over the generic names Amaryllis and Hippeastrum, one result of which is that the common name "amaryllis" is mainly used for cultivars of the genus Hippeastrum, widely sold in the winter months for their ability to bloom indoors. Plants of the genus Amaryllis are known as belladonna lily, Jersey lily, naked lady, amarillo or, in South Africa, March lily due to its propensity to flower around March. This is one of numerous genera with the common name "lily" due to their flower shape and growth habit. However, they are only distantly related to the true lily, Lilium.

Definition of amaryllis in the English dictionary

The definition of amaryllis in the dictionary is Also called: belladonna lily. an amaryllidaceous plant, Amaryllis belladonna, native to southern Africa and having large lily-like reddish or white flowers. Other definition of amaryllis is any of several related plants, esp hippeastrum.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH AMARYLLIS


Baylis
ˈbeɪlɪs
berryless
ˈbɛrɪlɪs
bodiless
ˈbɒdɪlɪs
cilice
ˈsɪlɪs
digitalis
ˌdɪdʒɪˈteɪlɪs
fontinalis
ˌfɒntɪˈneɪlɪs
gracilis
ˈɡræsɪlɪs
Halys
ˈheɪlɪs
joyless
ˈdʒɔɪlɪs
merciless
ˈmɜːsɪlɪs
moneyless
ˈmʌnɪlɪs
neurosyphilis
ˌnjʊərəʊˈsɪfɪlɪs
penniless
ˈpɛnɪlɪs
physalis
faɪˈseɪlɪs
pitiless
ˈpɪtɪlɪs
remediless
ˈremədɪlɪs
syphilis
ˈsɪfɪlɪs
victoryless
ˈvɪktərɪlɪs
weariless
ˈwɪərɪlɪs
Willis
ˈwɪlɪs

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE AMARYLLIS

amaracus
amarant
amarantaceous
amaranth
amaranthaceous
amaranthine
amarantin
amarantine
amarelle
amaretti
amaretto
Amarillo
Amarna
Amarone
amaryllid
amaryllidaceous
amass
amassable
amasser
amassment

WORDS THAT END LIKE AMARYLLIS

allis
challis
Cornwallis
cullis
Ellis
follis
hemerocallis
portcullis
tallis
torticollis
trellis
Wallis

Synonyms and antonyms of amaryllis in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «amaryllis» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF AMARYLLIS

Find out the translation of amaryllis to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of amaryllis from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «amaryllis» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

孤挺花
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

amaryllis
570 millions of speakers

English

amaryllis
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

Amaryllis
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

الأمارلس
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

амариллис
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

amaryllis
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

রজনীগন্ধা-গোত্রীয় বিভিন্ন বৃক্ষ
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

amaryllis
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Amaryllis
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

amaryllis
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

アマリリス
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

아마 릴리스
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Amaryllis
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

cây cung nhân thảo
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

லில்லி போன்ற செடி
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

ऍमॅरील्लिस
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

nergis zambağı
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

amarillide
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

Amaryllis
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

амариліс
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

Amaryllis
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

Αμαρυλλίς
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

amaryllis
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

amaryllis
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

amaryllis
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of amaryllis

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «AMARYLLIS»

The term «amaryllis» is quite widely used and occupies the 41.879 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «AMARYLLIS» OVER TIME

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about amaryllis

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10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «AMARYLLIS»

Discover the use of amaryllis in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to amaryllis and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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Amaryllis
But when a bold hunch heats up into a twisting murder investigation, by-the-book Amaryllis must let her guard down and break some rules—and a red-hot love affair ignites.
Jayne Castle, 2010
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Amaryllis
Jimmy and his older brother Frank share a love of surfing and their problems with a drunken father, until Frank turns eighteen and goes to Vietnam.
Craig Crist-Evans, 2006
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Amaryllis
It doesn't take long for Amaryllis to set a new goal. Envying the attention and affection that James showers on her sister, Amaryllis puts a plan in motion to destroy Michelle's fairy tale relationship and claim James as her own.
Nikita Lynnette Nichols, 2012
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The Eyes of the Amaryllis
The Eyes of the Amaryllis is a 1977 New York Times Book Review Notable Children's Book of the Year.
Natalie Babbitt, 2010
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Amaryllis in Blueberry
Meldrum has been an aid worker in Africa, bringing an authenticity to this richly atmospheric novel which explores many universal themes including family, religion, and culture.
Christina Meldrum, 2011
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Amaryllis
Is there any flower more mesmerizing than the elegant amaryllis, with its graceful shape and gorgeous colors? Renowned author and photographer Starr Ockenga caught the fleeting beauty of this stunning flower in her book Amaryllis.
Starr Ockenga, 2002
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Forcing Amaryllis
From a gripping new author comes the haunting story of Calla Gentry, a trial consultant determined to discover the truth about her sister's brutal rape.
Louise Ure, 2007
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Hippeastrum: The Gardener's Amaryllis
This book for gardeners describes the astonishing range of hybrids now available and explains how to get the best results from these rewarding plants whether grown indoors, outdoors, or under glass.
Veronica M. Read, 2004
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Amaryllis
Chosen by a dying alien to take her spacecraft back to the planet Amaryllis, Melanie Ross must conquer her fears amid a superior race.
Tricia McGill, 2001
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Amaryllis: Webster's Quotations, Facts and Phrases
Proceeds from this book are used to expand the content and coverage of Websters Online Dictionary (www.websters-online-dictionary.org).
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10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «AMARYLLIS»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term amaryllis is used in the context of the following news items.
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Proposed aluminum plant faces zoning hurdle
... zoning ordinance amendment while assigning a residential zoning designation to properties located south of Gazana and east of Amaryllis. «Desert Dispatch, Jul 15»
2
Gardening | Southern staple crinum lilies make comeback
Lily is a misnomer because crinums are actually in the amaryllis family. Crinums are larger than lilies and amaryllis. Their long, strap-like leaves ... «Myrtle Beach Sun News, Jul 15»
3
Photo Flash: Meet the Cast of Moonlight Stage Productions' THE …
... Elliot Weaver (Winthrop Paroo); Koda Montoya (Tommy Djilas); Emma Nossal (Zaneeta Shinn); Maxine Sutton (Amaryllis); and Paul Morgavo ... «Broadway World, Jul 15»
4
Time to catch up on planting, fertilizing
Remove stems of irises, daylilies, amaryllis and agapanthus after bloom, retaining healthy foliage. If desired, foliage of Louisiana irises may be ... «The Daily Advertiser, Jul 15»
5
Herald Living Gardening: Everything's coming up roses
Plant autumn-flowering bulbs such as amaryllis, nerines and autumn crocuses. :: Summer-prune side-shoots of wall-trained plums and cherries ... «Herald Scotland, Jul 15»
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PRECIOUS-Gold slips as Greek crisis knocks euro
"Precious is just not appealing. At a time where it should arguably be performing decently it can't find a bid to save itself," said Amaryllis Gryllaki ... «Reuters, Jun 15»
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Cafe Murano Brings Quality Italian to Covent Garden Wasteland …
She opened Amaryllis in Scotland, Verre in Dubai, and Menu and the Grill Room at the Connaught, for him. The menu at Café Murano Covent ... «Bloomberg, Jun 15»
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Nerves fray as Greece misses debt payment
"Precious is just not appealing. At a time where it should arguably be performing decently it can't find a bid to save itself," said Amaryllis Gryllaki ... «The Australian Financial Review, Jun 15»
9
Don Davis: Time for some July lawn and garden chores
It is essential for flowering houseplants such as amaryllis, Christmas cactus and Chinese hibiscus. Continue repotting houseplants through the ... «Lynchburg News and Advance, Jun 15»
10
Shinedown Unleash Aggressive New Song 'Cut the Cord'
The disc follows on the heels of Amaryllis, which generated five Top 5 singles at rock radio, including the No. 1 songs “Bully” and “Unity. «Loudwire, Jun 15»

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