Atamascos

/ˌætəˈmæskoʊz/ noun

Definition

The plural form of atamasco; multiple plants of the lily family with white or pink flowers.

Etymology

Standard English plural of atamasco, formed by adding -s to the singular form while maintaining the original indigenous etymology.

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When colonists found entire fields of atamasco lilies blooming, they would report seeing 'atamascos'—and these sightings became important botanical records that helped Europeans understand the incredible plant diversity of the Americas.

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