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Definition of: lily
(lil′ē) noun plural lil·ies
1. Any of numerous ornamental liliaceous plants (genus Lilium) having a bulbous root, erect stem, and large, showy, erect or nodding flowers; especially, the madonna lily (L. candidum) and the gold–band lily (L. auratum).
2. A fleur–de–lis.
3. Any of numerous plants resembling the true lilies: waterlily; daylily.
—adjective White and soft; pale and delicate, like a lily. [OE lilie <L lilium, prob. <Gk. leirion]
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