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 Am’aranth.Amasis (Ring of), 
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E. Cobham Brewer 1810–1897. Dictionary of Phrase and Fable. 1898.
 
Amaryl’lis.
 
A pastoral sweetheart. The name is borrowed from the pastorals of Theoc’ritos and Virgil.   1
       
“To sport with Amaryllis in the shade.”
       
Milton: Lycidas, 08.
 


 Am’aranth.Amasis (Ring of), 

 
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