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Definition of guernsey lily

guernsey lily

Plural:Guernsey lilies
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A bulbous plant of the amaryllis family (Nerine sarniensis), native to South Africa but naturalized in the Channel Islands, renowned for its striking cluster of crimson, pink, or reddish-orange autumnal flowers.

Example

"During our autumn visit to the botanical gardens, the brilliant crimson blooms of the Guernsey lily immediately caught our attention."

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Word Nuance & Usage

Despite its common name, the Guernsey lily is not a true lily but a member of the amaryllis family, and it is natively endemic to South Africa rather than the Channel Islands.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Guernsey lily. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 17, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/guernsey%20lily
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