In Kate Greenaway's Language of Flowers, the entry for Amaryllis reads: Pride. Timidity. Splendid beauty.
One entry can hold several ideas
Amaryllis does not receive a single uncomplicated label in this dictionary. Its three terms allow a reader to notice confidence, hesitation and striking appearance together. Choosing only pride loses part of that range.
When discussing a floral message, say which part of the entry interests you. The historical common name also should not be treated as a modern botanical identification: a shop label saying amaryllis may need a separate plant check if the subject turns to cultivation.
FAQ
Must all three meanings be intended in a gift?
No. A giver can explain a chosen interpretation rather than expect a recipient to infer the whole entry.
Source
Kate Greenaway: Language of Flowers, plant-to-meaning entries