wood lily
noun
Definition of wood lily
1a : lily of the valley b : a red-flowered lily (Lilium philadelphicum) of the eastern U.S. —called also red lily c : a plant of the genus Trillium
2 : a wintergreen (Pyrola minor)
3 : an Australian orchid (Dendrobium speciosum) with creamy fragrant flowers
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Origin and Etymology of wood lily
Middle English wode lilie
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