Bot. [a. Gr. εὔχαρις pleasing, f. εὐ- (see EU-) + χάρις grace.] A South American bulbous plant (N.O. Amaryllidaceæ) bearing white bell-shaped flowers, much in request for bouquets, etc. Also attrib.
1866. Treas. Bot., 473/1 s.v.
1882. Garden, 7 Jan., 10/3. I have several large pots of Eucharis in and coming into flower.
1882. Daily News, 30 Dec., 2/2. Beyond where the palms live are eucharis, with their great starry flowers.
1884. Pall Mall Gaz., 10 July, 8/2. Each bridesmaid carried a bouquet of eucharis lilies and maidenhair ferns.
1885. Athenæum, 24 Jan., 126/1. Dahlia and eucharis bulbs.
