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Easter lily

noun

Definition of Easter lily

: any of several white cultivated lilies (especially Lilium longiflorum) that bloom in early spring

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1877

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Easter lily

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Definition of Easter lily for English Language Learners

  • : a white garden flower that blooms in spring

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