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Definition of bush lily

bush lily

Plural:bush lilies
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bush lily Lexical Profile

• noun

1

A popular ornamental flowering plant native to the woodland habitats of South Africa, characterized by striking clusters of orange, red, or yellow trumpet-shaped flowers and thick, dark green strap-like leaves.

Example

"The gardener placed the potted bush lily in a shaded corner of the conservatory, knowing it thrives when kept out of direct sunlight."

Synonyms
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Word Nuance & Usage

Despite its common name, the bush lily is not a true lily (Liliaceae); it belongs to the amaryllis family (Amaryllidaceae).

• Nearby Words

burundi
bus
busan
bush lily
bush snake
bush viper
bushbaby

Word Origin & Etymology

Derived from its natural habitat in the woodland or 'bush' regions of southern Africa, combined with 'lily' due to the flower's superficial resemblance to true lilies.

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Bush lily. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 14, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/bush lily
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