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Definition of lily
lilies
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 asa : a scarlet anemone (Anemone coronaria) of the Mediterranean regionb : water lilyc : calla lily
3 : fleur-de-lis 2
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In years past, attendees might have glimpsed a faux alligator lurking among water lilies or a dragon standing over a cauldron full of flowers.
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The late Lin Onus's paintings depict water lilies -- the habitat of the southern corroboree frog, of which there are now fewer than 100 in the world.
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And that floppy, weirdly heavy rubber frog that somersaults toward the rotating lily pads?
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And in 2011, Kate chose lily of the valley, hyacinths and Sweet William, as a tribute to her groom. 4.
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Visitors to Beaulieu's garden will see thousands of day lily blooms, a host of shade plants under nearly 20 trees and native Illinois species that draw birds and butterflies to add to the garden's appeal.
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Both offer an astounding selection, from deep purple anemones to silky white calla lilies to pastel pink snapdragons.
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Orange Blossom mixes with water lily, orris, and balsamic vetiver for a sharp and fresh floral scent while Tuberose Angelica is a richer cologne that blends white florals and angelica with warmer notes of amberwood.
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Lilies, roses, and chrysanthemums lay in stacks weighing down posters with messages to the deceased that were strewn throughout the parking lot.
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Origin and Etymology of lily
Middle English lilie, from Old English, from Latin lilium
lily
Definition of lily
: resembling a lily in fairness, purity, or fragility my lady's lily hand — John Keats
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Other plants that should work include creeping lily turf, pachysandra and yellow archangel.
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First Known Use of lily
15th century
LILY Defined for English Language Learners
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: a type of plant that has large white or colorful bell-shaped flowers; also : the flower
LILY Defined for Kids
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: a plant (as the Easter lily or the tiger lily) that grows from a bulb and has a leafy stem and showy funnel-shaped flowers
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