Amazon lily en · NOUN
Pronunciation
- /ˈæməˌzɑn ˈlɪli/ (General-American)
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Meanings
- A bulbous plant, Eucharis amazonica, of the family Amaryllidaceae, having tight, compact rosettes of glossy green leaves and tall spikes of white, fragrant flowers.
- A giant water lily, Victoria amazonica, with circular leaves of up to 8 feet in diameter having large white female flowers that bloom at night, and change to pink male ones the next night.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amazon lilies | Number=Plur | lexicographic |
Translations (2)
pt vitória-régia (Victoria amazonica) · pt lírio-do-amazonas (Eucharis amazonica)