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10 Language-to-English DictionariesLycoris
/laɪˈkɔːrɪs/Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
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A genus of flowering plants known for their striking flowers, commonly referred to as spider lilies.
"The garden was adorned with vibrant Lycoris blooms that attracted many pollinators." - 2
Any plant belonging to the genus Lycoris, often characterized by their bulbous roots and unique flower shapes.
"In autumn, the Lycoris plants in the park display a stunning array of colors."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The term 'Lycoris' originates from the Latin word for a genus of flowering plants in the Amaryllidaceae family. The name is derived from the Greek 'lycoris', which refers to a type of plant, and has been used in botanical nomenclature since the 18th century.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Lycoris" is said worldwide
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Lycoris
Transliteration: Lycoris
"Les Lycoris fleurissent en automne."
Lycoris
Transliteration: Lycoris
"Die Lycoris blühen in leuchtenden Farben."
Lycoris
Transliteration: Lycoris
"Le Lycoris sono piante affascinanti."
Lycoris
Transliteration: Lycoris
"Las Lycoris son conocidas por su belleza."
Lycoris
Transliteration: Lycoris
"As Lycoris florescem em várias cores."
लाइकोरिस
Transliteration: Laikoris
"लाइकोरिस के फूल बहुत सुंदर होते हैं।"
彼岸花
Transliteration: bǐ àn huā
"彼岸花在秋天盛开。"
리코리스
Transliteration: likoriseu
"리코리스는 아름다운 꽃을 가지고 있습니다."
リコリス
Transliteration: rikorisu
"リコリスは秋に咲きます。"
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