lily of the valley
noun phraseDefinition of lily of the valley
: a low perennial herb (Convallaria majalis) of the lily family that has usually two large oblong lanceolate leaves and a raceme of fragrant nodding bell-shaped white flowers
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The first known use of lily of the valley was in 1563
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