aztec lily

Az·tec lil·y

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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [az-tek lil-ee]
- /ˈæz tɛk ˈlɪl i/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [az-tek lil-ee]
- /ˈæz tɛk ˈlɪl i/

Definition of aztec lily words

noun aztec lily a bulbous plant, Sprekelia formosissima, of the amaryllis family, native to Mexico, bearing a large, bright-red flower. 1

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Origin of aztec lily

First appearance:

before 1745

One of the 47% newest English words

1745-55; allegedly named after St. James (Late Latin Jacobus); see Jacobean

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aztec lily popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 31% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 65% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.