1. A bulbous plant of the amaryllis family, native to the southeastern United States, bearing white or pink flowers; also called atamasco lily.
Usage: Usually used in plural or as a mass noun; Botanical term

Examples

• The atamascos bloomed in the garden after the spring rains.
• Atamascos are native to wetlands and swampy areas of the South.
• She planted atamascos along the edge of the pond.
• The delicate white atamascos appeared in clusters throughout the meadow.