English · Nature & Environment
lily
/ˈlɪl.i/
[/ˈlɪl.i/]
large trumpet flower
Intermediatenoun
Definition
A plant with large, often white or coloured, trumpet-shaped flowers.
Example
A white lily floated on the still pond, its petals glowing in the morning light.
A white lily floated on the still pond, its petals glowing in the morning light.
Etymology
From Latin 'lilium', a lily.
How & Where It’s Used
Common in gardens, symbolism, and religion.
Cultural Note
The white lily is often a symbol of purity and is associated with funerals and Easter.