1. a South American plant with colorful, lily-like flowers that are commonly used in floral arrangements
Usage: often used in plural form or as a mass noun when referring to the flowers; also called Peruvian lily

Examples

• The florist arranged alstroemeria with roses in the wedding bouquet.
• Alstroemeria flowers come in shades of pink, red, orange, and yellow.
• She bought a bunch of alstroemeria to brighten up her living room.
• The alstroemeria in the vase lasted for two weeks.
• Alstroemeria is a popular choice for cut flowers because it is long-lasting.