jacobean lily
noun,
often capitalized J
Definition of jacobean lily
: a Mexican bulbous herb (Sprekelia formosissima) of the amaryllis family cultivated for its bright red solitary flower
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Origin and Etymology of jacobean lily
Late Latin Jacobus (St. James)
First Known Use: circa 1774
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