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Definition of jersey lily

jersey lily

Plural:Jersey lilies
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jersey lily Lexical Profile

• noun

1

A bulbous flowering plant of the amaryllis family (Amaryllis belladonna), native to South Africa, noted for producing large, fragrant, pink trumpet-shaped flowers on bare, leafless stems in late summer or autumn.

Example

"After the strap-like leaves died back in the summer heat, the striking pink blooms of the Jersey lily emerged unexpectedly from the bare soil."

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Word Nuance & Usage

Despite its common name, the Jersey lily is a member of the amaryllis family and not a true lily (genus Lilium).

• Nearby Words

jerboa
jerky
jersey
jersey lily
jerusalem
jerusalem artichoke
jet

Word Origin & Etymology

Named for the Channel Island of Jersey, where the plant was historically popularized and cultivated after being introduced from South Africa, combined with 'lily' due to its similar floral shape.

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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