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lily

UK/ˈlɪli/ US/ˈlɪli/ common slang

noun

1.

any liliaceous plant of the genus Lilium having showy pendulous flowers

Origin

From Middle English lilie, from Old English lilie, from Latin līlia, plural of līlium, from Ancient Greek λείριον (leírion). See there for more.

Phrases

  • adobe lily
  • African lily
  • Amazon lily
  • annunciation lily
  • arum lily
  • Atamasco lily
  • Atamosco lily

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