Definition 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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1563
LILY OF THE VALLEY Defined for Kids
lily of the valley
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plural lilies of the valley
:a small plant related to the lilies that has usually two leaves and a stalk of fragrant flowers shaped like bells
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plural lilies of the valley
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:an erect low-growing perennial herb of the genus Convallaria (C. majalis) that has two large oblong lanceolate leaves and a raceme of fragrant nodding bell-shaped white flowers and is the source of convallaria, convallamarin, convallarin, and convallatoxin
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:the dried rhizome and roots of the lily of the valley used as a cardiac tonic
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