Phrase guide

spider lily

noun · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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  • /ˈspaɪdəˌlɪli/
  • /ˈspaɪdɚˌlɪli/

1

noun

Meaning 1

Any of a number of different plant species within the family Amaryllidaceae in the genera Crinum, Hymenocallis, and Lycoris.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

2

noun

Meaning 2

Certain plants of genus Nerine.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: dated

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History

Etymology

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Across languages

Translations

4 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Japanese: 彼岸花 (higanbana) — the common name for a number of different plant species
  • Malay: bakung — the common name for a number of different plant species
  • Mokilese: kiepw — the common name for a number of different plant species
  • Tagalog: bakong — the common name for a number of different plant species