plural lilies
Definition of lily
(Entry 1 of 2)
1
: any of a genus (Lilium of the family Liliaceae, the lily family) of erect perennial leafy-stemmed bulbous herbs that are native to the temperate northern hemisphere and are widely cultivated for their showy flowers
broadly
: any of various plants of the lily family or of the related amaryllis or iris families
2
: any of various plants with showy flowers: such as
a
: a scarlet anemone (Anemone coronaria) of the Mediterranean region
b
: water lily
c
: calla lily
lily
adjectiveDefinition of lily (Entry 2 of 2)
: resembling a lily in fairness, purity, or fragility
my lady's lily hand— John Keats
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The first known use of lily was before the 12th century
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