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Definition of barbados lily

barbados lily

Plural:Barbados lilies
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barbados lily Lexical Profile

• noun

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A bulbous flowering plant (Hippeastrum puniceum) of the amaryllis family, native to tropical regions of the Americas, characterized by its large, showy, trumpet-shaped red or orange flowers.

Example

"The gardener planted several Barbados lily bulbs along the border to add a vibrant splash of orange-red to the spring landscape."

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Word Nuance & Usage

Though colloquially called a lily, the Barbados lily is actually a member of the amaryllis family (Amaryllidaceae) rather than a true lily (Liliaceae).

• Nearby Words

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Word Origin & Etymology

Named for the Caribbean island country of Barbados, where it was historically noted, and combined with 'lily' due to the similar trumpet-like shape of its showy flowers.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Barbados lily. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 13, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/barbados lily
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