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Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples
Pronunciation: US /ˈlɪli/
Forms: lilies
lily means: A plant with large, often sweet-smelling flowers and a stem that grows from a bulb.
noun
A plant with large, often sweet-smelling flowers and a stem that grows from a bulb.
- A white lily grew beside the path.
- She planted lily bulbs in autumn.
- The lilies filled the room with their scent.
A name used for several flowering plants that are not true members of the Lilium group.
- A water lily floated on the pond.
- My peace lily needs more water.
- Calla lilies were arranged in a tall vase.
A flower-shaped sign used on shields and flags to represent a family, ruler, or place.
- A golden lily decorated the shield.
- The royal banner displayed three lilies.
- The artist added a lily to the coat of arms.
The north-pointing end of a compass needle, traditionally decorated with a flower-shaped sign.
- The lily points north.
- The old compass had a decorated lily.
- A tiny lily marked the northern end of the needle.
Questions about lily
What does lily mean?
A plant with large, often sweet-smelling flowers and a stem that grows from a bulb.
What is lily in other languages?
Türkçe: zambak · Español: lirio · Français: lis · Deutsch: Lilie · Italiano: giglio · 日本語: ユリ
How do you pronounce lily?
It is pronounced /ˈlɪli/.
How do you use lily in a sentence?
A white lily grew beside the path. She planted lily bulbs in autumn.
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