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Definition of Bloodflower

1. n. A genus of bulbous plants, natives of Southern Africa, named Hæmanthus, of the Amaryllis family. The juice of H. toxicarius is used by the Hottentots to poison their arrows.

Definition of Bloodflower

1. Noun. Any of a group of bulbous African plants of the amaryllis family. ¹

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Medical Definition of Bloodflower

1. A genus of bulbous plants, natives of Southern Africa, named Haemanthus, of the Amaryllis family. The juice of H. Toxicarius is used by the Hottentots to poison their arrows. Origin: From the colour of the flower. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

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