lily

Definition

Any of several flowers in the genus Lilium of the family Liliaceae, which includes a great many ornamental species.

Etymology

From Middle English lilie, from Old English lilie, from Latin līlia, plural of līlium, from Ancient Greek λείριον (leírion). See there for more.

Example Sentences

• "The engagement photos were set in a leafy bower festooned with pink and white roses, anemones, lilies and delphinium, like something straight out of an enchanted garden."
• "But sailing further, it veers its lily to the west."