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n. Any of various plants, of the genus (taxlink Nerine genus noshow=1), that are poisonous to cattle.
Wikipedia
Nerine is a genus of flowering plants belonging to the Amaryllidaceae family, subfamily Amaryllidoideae. They are bulbous perennials, some evergreen, associated with rocky and arid habitats. They bear spherical umbels of lily-like flowers in shades from white through pink to crimson. In the case of deciduous species, the flowers may appear on naked stems before the leaves develop. Native to South Africa, there are about 30 species in the genus. Though described as lilies, they are not significantly related to the true lilies Lilium, but more closely resemble their relatives, Amaryllis and Lycoris. The genus was established by the cleric and Amaryllidaceae specialist William Herbert in 1820.
Nerines have been widely cultivated and much hybridized worldwide, especially Nerine bowdenii, N. sarniensis and N. undulata (previously known as N. flexuosa). The hybrid cultivar 'Zeal Giant' has gained the Royal Horticultural Society's Award of Garden Merit. The other 20 species are rarely cultivated and very little is known regarding their biology. Many species are threatened with extinction due to the loss or degradation of their habitat.
Usage examples of "nerine".
Dez could agree, Nerine came in accompanied by a steward dressed in crisp white, and bearing a large tray with a luscious fruit salad for Blaise and a hearty roast beef sandwich for him.
The tailor was ready to measure Dez for a uniform, and Nerine gestured for Blaise to come with her.
She had on bright red lingerie underneath, and could feel Nerine assessing her figure and tracing the swirling path of her tattoo.
When Nerine had gone, Blaise carried the garments she had selected into the bedroom and laid them across the foot of the bed.
Trane and Nerine for organizing everything so beautifully before we go.
She found it easy to thank Nerine in a gracious manner, but when they turned to Trane, she studied the Tierradyne crest on the row of brass buttons running down the front of his uniform rather than risk meeting his gaze.
Trane stepped back and his door slid shut before Nerine could draw the breath to argue.
Desperate to find a piece of evidence that would place Blair, and Koby, there on Zareba, she put the lesson on pause, and hoped if Nerine looked in, she would assume she had taken a break.
After all, Nerine was also tall and slender, and thought her own ebony hair and blue eyes provided a hint of mystery that was infinitely more appealing than amber eyes on a blonde.
She hated to have to wait until Monday, but hid her impatience to leave Zareba and succeeded in being pleasant to Nerine during their break.
He waited until she had handed her exam to Nerine and then took her arm.
As they came through the door, Trane greeted them and ushered them to his table, where Nerine was already seated.
After Dez and Blaise left, he had succeeded in inviting an-other couple to share his table during dinner so he did not have to keep Nerine entertained alone, but being an agreeable host became increasingly tiresome.
He was enormously relieved when after dessert, the head of the maintenance division invited Nerine to dance, and he immediately left the table to mingle.
And so, I dedicate this book to the woman who has brought me youth and energy, love and passion, inspiration and not some little perspiration, Nerine, The Beloved .