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Meaning of Amazon lily | Babel Free

Noun CEFR B2

/ˈæməˌzɑn ˈlɪli/

Definitions

A bulbous plant, Eucharis amazonica, of the family Amaryllidaceae, having tight, compact rosettes of glossy green leaves and tall spikes of white, fragrant flowers.
A giant water lily, Victoria amazonica, with circular leaves of up to 8 feet in diameter having large white female flowers that bloom at night, and change to pink male ones the next night.

Equivalents

Português lírio-do-amazonas vitória-régia

CEFR level

B2

Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.

See also

Amazon milk frog amazon parrot Amazon Rainforest Amazon river dolphin Amazon sword Amazonas