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eucharis Bot.|ˈjuːkərɪs|
[a. Gr. εὔχαρις pleasing, f. εὐ- (see eu-) + χάρις grace.]
A South American bulbous plant (family Amaryllidaceæ) bearing white bell-shaped flowers, much in request for bouquets, etc. Also attrib.
1866Treas. Bot. 473/1 s.v. 1882Garden 7 Jan. 10/3, I have several large pots of Eucharis in and coming into flower. 1882Daily News 30 Dec. 2/2 Beyond where the palms live, are eucharis, with their great starry flowers. 1884Pall Mall G. 10 July 8/2 Each bridesmaid carried a bouquet of eucharis lilies and maidenhair ferns. 1885Athenæum 24 Jan. 126/1 Dahlia and eucharis bulbs. |