/am'euh ril"is/ , n.
1. any of several bulbous plants of the genus Hippeastrum, esp. H. puniceum, which has large red or pink flowers and is popular as a houseplant. Cf. amaryllis family .
2. Also called belladonna lily, naked lady . a related plant, Amaryllis belladonna, having clusters of usually rose-colored flowers.
3. any of several other similar or related plants.
4. ( cap. ) a shepherdess or country girl, esp. in classical and later pastoral poetry.
[ 1785-95; Eclogues ]