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Definition of jersey lily

jersey lily

Plural:Jersey lilies
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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

jerry
jerrycan
jersey
jersey lily
jerusalem
jerusalem artichoke
jesse

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Historical frequency of usage in published text.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Jersey lily. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/jersey-lily
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