Amaryllidaceous
belonging to the plant family Amaryllidaceae.
adjective
of, relating to, or belonging to the Amaryllidaceae, a family of widely cultivated flowering plants having bulbs and including the amaryllis, snowdrop, narcissus, and daffodil
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any of several bulbous plants of the genus Hippeastrum, especially H. puniceum, which has large red or pink flowers and is popular as a houseplant. Compare . Also called belladonna lily, naked lady. a related plant, Amaryllis belladonna, having clusters of usually rose-colored flowers. any of several other similar or related plants. (initial capital letter) […]
- Amaryllis family
the plant family Amaryllidaceae, typified by herbaceous plants having alternate or basal lance-shaped leaves, bulbs or corms, and showy, lilylike flowers and including the amaryllis, daffodil, onion and its relatives, and snowdrop.
- Amarynceus
a king of Messene who ruled Elis with Augeas and who was slain by Nestor in a war against the Pylians. Historical Examples Then fate fell upon Diores, son of Amarynceus, for he was struck by a jagged stone near the ancle of his right leg. The Iliad Homer
- Amas
a Japanese diver, usually a woman, who tends underwater oyster beds used in the cultivation of pearls. Contemporary Examples And over the weekend, Gaga redefined the R. Kelly duet in a good way on the amas. Has Lady Gaga Fallen From Her Throne? Michael Musto November 25, 2013 Following his outrageous performance at the amas, […]
- Amasa
the commander of Absalom’s army and later of David’s army. II Sam. 17:25; 19:13. Historical Examples So Amasa went to assemble the men of Juda, but he tarried beyond the set time which the king had appointed him. The Bible, Douay-Rheims Version Various “He gave up his house because he couldn’t keep it up,” said […]