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Definition of zephyr lily

zephyr lily

Plural:zephyr lilies
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A small, bulbous plant of the genus Zephyranthes in the amaryllis family, native to the Americas, characterized by grass-like leaves and delicate, funnel-shaped flowers that typically bloom shortly after heavy rainfall.

Example

"After the sudden summer downpour, the garden was unexpectedly dotted with the white and pink blooms of the zephyr lily."

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zemun
zenica
zenobia
zephyr lily
zephyranthes
zhaoqing
zhaotong

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Zephyr lily. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 16, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/zephyr%20lily
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