zephyranthes

[ zef-uh-ran-theez ]

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.

Word History and Origins

Origin of zephyranthes¹

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

Example Sentences

In illustration of this may be cited the examples of the well known Crocus and also of Zephyranthes.

From Project Gutenberg

Habranthuses are now included with the Hippeastrums and Zephyranthes.

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

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