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Definition of hymenocallis

hymenocallis

/ˌhaɪmənəʊˈkælɪs/
hy · me · no · cal · lis
Plural:hymenocallises
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hymenocallis Lexical Profile

• noun

1

Any bulbous perennial plant of the genus Hymenocallis (family Amaryllidaceae), native to warm and tropical regions of the Americas and commonly known as the spider lily, cultivated for its showy, fragrant white or yellow flowers featuring narrow, recurved petals and a delicate central cup-like membrane.

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hygienist
hylotelephium
hymen
hymenocallis
hymenosporum
hymn
hymnal

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Hymenocallis. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/hymenocallis
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