SINCE 1828
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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lily of the valley
nounEnglish Language Learners Definition of lily of the valley
: a small plant that produces small white flowers shaped like little bells
lily of the valley
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plural lilies of the valley
Kids Definition of lily of the valley
: a small plant related to the lilies that has usually two leaves and a stalk of fragrant flowers shaped like bells
lily of the valley
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lily of the val·ley
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plural lilies of the valley
Medical Definition of lily of the valley
1
: 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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