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Turk's–cap lily
noun
variants: less commonly
Turk's cap
Definition of Turk's–cap lily
: either of two lilies having nodding flowers with strongly revolute perianth segments: a : a widely cultivated lily (Lilium martagon) with rather small dull purple flowers b : an American native lily (Lilium superbum) with flowers resembling those of the tiger lily
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