calla lily

noun

cal·​la lily ˈka-lə- 

: any of several herbs (genus Zantedeschia) of the arum family

especially : a house or greenhouse plant (Z. aethiopica) with a white showy spathe and yellow spadix

called also calla

Examples of calla lily in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Some of the most common toxic plants for dogs and cats in this category include pothos, peace lilies, philodendrons, ZZ plants, dumb cane, calla lilies, Chinese evergreen, elephant ear, Swiss cheese plant and flamingo plant. — Ryan Brennan, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 July 2026

Common examples include dumb cane, calla lily, pothos or devil’s ivy, peace lily, Chinese evergreen, elephant ear, ZZ plant, philodendron, Swiss cheese plant and flamingo plant. — Ryan Brennan, Miami Herald, 14 July 2026

In the photos, Blondeau is seen in her characteristic bun adorned with flowers and white cape-overlay gown, holding a calla lily bouquet. — Taijuan Moorman, USA Today, 30 June 2026

Cult Gaia’s Cassidy sandal showcases a sculptural calla lily design wrapping around the foot such that the winding strap resembles a stem. — Jaden Thompson, Footwear News, 17 June 2026

Word History

Etymology

New Latin, genus name, modification of Greek kallaia rooster's wattles

First Known Use

1854, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for calla lily

• piccadilly
• bacilli
• tranquilly
• billie
• billy
• chilli
• chilly
• dilly
• filly
• frilly
• gillie
• gilly

Kids Definition

calla lily

noun

cal·​la lily ˈkal-ə- 

: a plant often grown for its large white bract surrounding a fleshy spike of small yellow flowers