amaryllid

English

Etymology

From the genus name Amaryllis, ultimately from Ancient Greek ἀμαρύσσω (amarússō, “dazzle”).

Noun

amaryllid (plural amaryllids)

1. (botany) Any of the family Amaryllidaceae; an amaryllidaceous plant.

Derived terms

• amaryllideous

 

Translations

any plant of the family Amaryllidaceae

• Portuguese: amarilidácea f