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zephyranthes

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[zef-uh-ran-theez] / ˌzɛf əˈræn θiz /

noun

  1. any of various bulbous plants belonging to the genus Zephyranthes, of the amaryllis family, as Z. grandiflora, having showy rose or pink flowers.

Etymology

Origin of zephyranthes

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

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